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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. How does the other party react, when seeing the nature of the connection between Kofi Ako and Anowa in Phase one?

2. What does Anowa insist she helps Kofi Ako with?

3. Anowa represents a ____________ to the conventional ways of her village.

4. According to Aidoo's explanation in the prologue, where do the white men come from?

5. What type of chorus do the old man and the old woman represent throughout the play, as stated in the prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reasoning that the old man gives for the anger of those in the Yebi village toward Anowa?

2. What do the slave children say about Kofi Ako and Anowa?

3. Describe the first encounter between Kofi Ako and Anowa.

4. What suggestion does Anowa give for Kofi Ako to become a father?

5. Who does Anowa begin talking to after her great realization in Phase three? What does she say?

6. How does Anowa die?

7. What does the old man say about the argument between Badua and Anowa?

8. Describe Anowa's feelings on working alongside Kofi Ako.

9. What is Anowa's personality like, as described in the Prologue of the play?

10. How does Anowa react to Kofi Ako's request that she buy a new dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it that Badua feels a strong need for her daughter to marry, a man of her choosing?

Essay Topic 2

How does the weather mirror the mood of the scene, as can be seen throughout the play?

Essay Topic 3

How do those around Anowa, contribute to the tragic events of her life? How can these tragedies be prevented?

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