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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. What is ironic about Kofi Poku's relationship with Crazy Woman?
(a) He was the one who put out her fire; now he keeps her cooking fire going.
(b) He was the one who gave her the nickname; now he cares for her.
(c) They have always been friends, throughout everything.
(d) He once loved her; now his wife visits her gardens.

2. Why does Willie insist they move to Harlem?
(a) She wants to sing in the jazz clubs.
(b) They have high-paying jobs waiting for them.
(c) Lil Joe has found them a great apartment.
(d) She knows Robert cannot work in the mines.

3. Why does Asamoah choose to save Akua from the people of Edweso?
(a) He loves Akua more than anything else.
(b) His mother tells him he must save his wife.
(c) He does not want to care for Yaw alone.
(d) He has lost enough without also losing her.

4. How long does it take Yaw to realize he is in love with Esther?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five years.
(c) A decade.
(d) A single moment.

5. What is Yaw's occupation?
(a) History teacher.
(b) Union leader.
(c) Asante chief.
(d) Mine worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sonny asks Amani what kind of name she has, what is her response?

2. What draws Yaw to Esther?

3. How does Willie chastise Eli?

4. What do the unions NOT fight for from the mining companies?

5. Where does Marcus get his interest in history?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Marjorie and Marcus help each other?

2. Why do the villagers associate all white men, even the missionary, with the word "obroni" or "Wicked Man" (180)?

3. What enables Willie to begin singing again in church?

4. Why does Robert choose to live the life of a white man?

5. How does Amani get her name? What does this name prove about her?

6. What advice does Akua give to Yaw about his anger?

7. Why does H move to Pratt City, rather than going on to some other town?

8. What racial inequalities do Willie and Robert face once they are in Harlem?

9. In what ways has Willie marched?

10. What about H puts him in danger with the police and the bosses?

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