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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What national law is passed the day of Timmy and Agnes's wedding?

2. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?

3. How is "all time equal" (30) in the dungeons?

4. To what social movement does Mr. Mathison belong?

5. Who are Abena's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how James is able to build trust with Akosua.

2. What is the significance of the kente cloth?

3. Describe the possible reasons behind Quey and Nana Yaa's tumultuous relationship.

4. What causes Pinky to speak for the first time?

5. Describe Kwame Asare's transition to the tile of "Big Man."

6. What is it that draws Aku to Ness?

7. Why might Maame choose to beat Abronoma, rather than allowing Big Man to do it?

8. How does Adwoa serve as a mentor for Effia?

9. Effia realizes that her husband James is involved in the slave trade. How does this make her feel?

10. Why does James attempt to separate himself from Effia after receiving letters from his British wife, Anne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gyasi uses allusions, dreams, and flashbacks to connect the stories and the historical facts present in this text. Choose one of those stylistic devices and detail how its use helps to tell the story of Homegoing.

Essay Topic 2

Both Quey and Effia struggle understand James Collins and his ability to treat Akan people so savagely. Write an essay in which you detail Collins's motivation and his ability to differentiate between his family members and the Africans he views as cattle.

Essay Topic 3

Homegoing explores several different husband-wife relationships between village women and British men. Select two of those relationships and discuss how those relationships can be compared and contrasted.

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