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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the activist in the Forward say the text is a metaphor for?
(a) The voice of women seeking sexuality.
(b) The voices of the faithless.
(c) The voices of many unheard black women.
(d) The voices of women accused of being witches.

2. In what century was Tituba on trial for witchcraft?
(a) 1600s.
(b) 1900s.
(c) 1800s.
(d) 1700s.

3. From what point of view is the novel told?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Second person.
(d) Third person limited.

4. Why is Abena executed?
(a) She had an abortion.
(b) She was accused of being a witch.
(c) She attacked her owner.
(d) She refused to go to church.

5. What is the primary thematic concern of this text?
(a) Discrimination.
(b) The power of prejudice.
(c) The significance of romantic love.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Yaya claim to communicate with?

2. The activist in the Forward describes the book as which of the following?

3. What relationship does Maryse Conde claim to have with Tituba?

4. How was Abena executed?

5. What theme does John represent?

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