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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Thomas Allan Stockham's plantation?
(a) Bermuda.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

2. How does Big Man get his name?
(a) By being the biggest man in the village.
(b) By taking the most captives.
(c) By growing up the fattest boy in the village.
(d) By offering his apologies.

3. Why does Mr. Mathison warn Kojo to take the family north?
(a) That is where true freedom lies.
(b) The Fugitive Slave Act is about to pass.
(c) He has friends there.
(d) The cooler air will be better for Ma Aku.

4. How does Quey impress Cudjo?
(a) He speaks to the boy in English.
(b) He shows the boy the arsenal of the Castle.
(c) He shares his toys with the boy.
(d) He beats the boy in a wrestling match.

5. What does Baltimore represent for the black men there?
(a) The North, where all dreams could come true.
(b) A warzone that has been overtaken.
(c) A home that is beautiful and affluent.
(d) A place where one could choose his or her identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles must they walk to get to church?

2. Who is Kojo's best friend in Baltimore?

3. Who helps James fake his death?

4. What did Quey witness while he was in England?

5. What does Baaba ask Effia to hide from everyone else?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the atmosphere of King Osei Bonsu's funeral. How is it different from the typical Western funeral?

2. How is Esi's upbringing different from Effia's?

3. Describe Kojo's interaction with the policeman after Anna's disappearance.

4. Why have the tribes begun to scar the faces of their children?

5. Why does Abena decide to leave the village for Kumasi?

6. In what ways does Ness's journey on the Underground Railroad mimic Esi's journey into slavery?

7. Why is Abena so bothered when Ohene Nyarko insists upon calling her "darling" (143)?

8. How would you describe the relationship between Cobbe and Effia?

9. Why does Fiifi call Quey "my son" and insist the young man always be served first (51)?

10. Why does Effia most likely refuse to beat Quey?

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