Homegoing Quiz

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In Part 1, Chapter 7 Abena is believed to have brought a curse onto the village because of her relationship with Ohene. What circumstance from earlier in the narrative does this echo? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

The curse that Esi is believed to have brought onto her family and village in Part 1, Chapter 2.

The curse that Effia is believed to have brought onto her family and village in Part 1, Chapter 1.

The curse that Ness is believed to have brought onto the plantation in Part 1, Chapter 4.

Who is Maame? (from Part 1, Chapter 1)

Effia’s biological grandmother.

Effia’s biological mother.

Effia’s biological sister.

Effia’s biological father.

Narration refers to the death by suicide of H’s mother. Who is H’s mother, and what is the likeliest reason for her killing herself? (from Part 2, Chapter 1)

H’s mother is Anna, Kojo’s wife, who probably killed herself because she felt being out of her son’s life was the best way for him to live a life of freedom.

H’s mother is Anna, Kojo’s wife, who probably killed herself because she felt she had accomplished the last thing she had to do: carry her child to term.

H’s mother is Akosua, Kojo’s wife, who probably killed herself because she felt she had accomplished the last thing she had to do: carry her child to term.

H’s mother is Anna, a white woman impregnated as a result of rape who probably killed herself out of shame over giving birth to a black child.

The image of Akua’s dream that concludes the Part 2, Chapter 2 (that is: of the firewoman with two children) can be seen as echoing which earlier aspect of the book? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

Effia and her two children, Quey and Akosua.

Maame and her two daughters, Effia and Esi.

Maame and her two sons, Quey and James.

Anna and her two dead children, H and Jo.

What is the most likely reason that the Asante warrior agrees to James’ request that he (James) be let go? (from Part 1, Chapter 5)

The warrior wants to marry James’ wife: if James is set free, the warrior will have an opportunity to do so.

James comes from a powerful family: if the warrior does not do what James asks, the warrior might get into trouble.

James comes from a powerful family: if the warrior does not do what James asks, the warrior will be rewarded.

The warrior comes from a rival tribe: if James is set free, the warrior will be significantly rewarded.