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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. The novel opens in what place?

2. What warning does James offer the children who are celebrating the death of the British Governor?

3. Why does Abeeku give up on marrying Effia?

4. During Quey's chapter, we learn that another European nation is trading with the Fantes. Which one is it?

5. What is Ness's name short for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam become a model slave upon the birth of Kojo?

2. Why does Fiifi use the story of the three birds to explain his reasons for trading with different groups?

3. Why is the year 1807 important within James's chapter?

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

5. How does Mr. Stockham come to think that Ness is trying to beat his son?

6. How do Kojo and Anna go about teaching their children to be careful in the face of the Fugitive Slave Act?

7. Why does Ness choose to be mute for a while as a child?

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

9. Why does Fiifi capture Nana Yaa from the Asantes?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write and essay detailing how tribal conflicts contributed to the slave trade.

Essay Topic 2

Choose a year that is mentioned in Homegoing. Write an essay in which you detail how historical facts, both in the U.S. and in Africa impacted Gyasi's choice to use that year in the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay detailing how true historical events impact the characters and action of Homegoing.

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