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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Igbo term "Yshaw" (139) is used to refer to whom throughout the novel?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) The holy ghost.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) Pontius Pilate.

2. Who states that they had "allowed" (149) Ada to visit a therapist?
(a) Asughara.
(b) The We.
(c) Saint Vincent.
(d) Ala.

3. What phrase does Asughara use in order to refer to Ada's mind?
(a) The rubber room.
(b) The metal room.
(c) The marble room.
(d) The invisible room.

4. How old had Ada been when others had begun to mistake her for a boy?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

5. Though Yshaw's appearance often changes, Asughara says that Yshaw is always what?
(a) Quick to anger.
(b) Patient.
(c) Gentle.
(d) Stern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad news about Uche does Chima share with Ada?

2. From whose "side" does Saint Vincent "slough" (122) in order to inhabit Ada?

3. When the brothersisters touch or strike Asughara, she feels as if what type of weapon is piercing her?

4. At what type of event does Ada meet Ewan?

5. In what state does Ada meet Ewan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action of Ada's does Asughara judge to be evidence of Ada's remaining innocence?

2. What form does Chapter 15 take and by whom is it narrated?

3. How does Emezi instill the narrative with humanist messages in the depiction of Uche?

4. How does Emezi use foreshadowing within the early moments of Ada's relationship with Ewan?

5. Describe the disturbing interaction Ada has with her cousin Obiageli.

6. What is Saachi's reaction to Ada's behavior while Saint Vincent is in control of Ada?

7. Why does Asughara allow the relationship between Ada and Ewan to resume?

8. What is Ada's reaction to the disturbing altercation with Obiageli and how does it serve as the first of many?

9. What event causes Asughara to become tired and to allow another entity to control Ada more often?

10. Uche is said to be the only one in the family to have treated Ada in what way?

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