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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phase 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character in the story represents the antithesis of the ideal person, according to African tradition?
(a) Badua.
(b) Osam.
(c) Kofi Ako.
(d) Anowa.

2. How many years pass since the treaty is signed with the Europeans, as Aidoo sets the play up?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 50.

3. What does Kofi Ako suggest they do in order for Anowa to have some female companionship?
(a) That she tries to make some friends.
(b) Buy female slaves.
(c) That he takes another wife.
(d) That she moves back in with Badua.

4. Anowa's chief concern at the beginning of Phase two is _______.
(a) That Kofi Ako doesn't love her any more.
(b) That she does not yet have a child.
(c) That she is too weak to work.
(d) She misses her parents.

5. By the end of Phase one, the old man believes that Anowa is destined for ________________.
(a) Motherhood.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Greater things.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of relationships is the play built around?

2. What is the ultimate cause of Anowa's decision to commit suicide?

3. Most people think that Anowa is what relation to Kofi Ako?

4. Aidoo writes her play during what major political literary movement?

5. What is Anowa dipping at the beginning of Phase one?

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