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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 is NOT one of the rumors regarding Yaw's scars?

2. When we meet H, what is happening to him?

3. Why does Yaw consent to teaching the boys in English?

4. How long does it take Yaw to realize he is in love with Esther?

5. Where do Marjorie and Old Lady's best talks occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might the novel Lord of the Flies be symbolic?

2. Why does the move to the Cape Coast allow Akua to move from being the Crazy Woman to Old Lady?

3. Describe Akua's dream of the firewoman. Whom does this image represent?

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

5. How do Marjorie and Marcus help each other?

6. Why does Marcus have a hard time planning his dissertation?

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

8. How might a miner die?

9. What is interesting about the marriage between Akua and Asamoah?

10. How does Yaw use his scars to teach history to his students?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

This song, "The Dove has failed. Oh, what to do? Make her to suffer, or you'll fail too" (37, 84) is repeated throughout the novel. Explore the meaning and the ramifications of these words.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the text, the Twi language plays a great role in the lives of various characters. Write an essay detailing how the language impacts the course of at least three characters' lives.

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