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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two: "Esi" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adwoa convince Effia to put under the bed to enhance fertility?
(a) White sheets.
(b) Small stones.
(c) Large roots.
(d) Black clothes.

2. Why does Abeeku give up on marrying Effia?
(a) He no longer loves her.
(b) She makes him angry.
(c) She tells him she does not love him.
(d) He thinks she is cursed.

3. As Esi is bound for the ship, how does she feel about the smile of any white man?
(a) As though it is a sign of terrible things to come.
(b) As though freedom might actually come.
(c) As though he might kill her.
(d) As though he might be able to help her.

4. What happens to Esi in the soldier's quarters?
(a) Several soldiers take her black stone.
(b) He kisses her kindly and offers her water.
(c) He tells her he wants to take her to America.
(d) He threatens her with a whip and rapes her.

5. How does Esi split her life into two halves?
(a) Before her birthday and after.
(b) Before the Castle and Now.
(c) Time with Big Man and Time with Maame.
(d) Before her marriage and Now.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a man wants to marry a village girl, what is a gift he does NOT offer the family?

2. What does Esi learn from Abronoma about Maame's past?

3. What is special about Millicent?

4. How does Esi attempt to befriend Abronoma?

5. Who is Effia's real mother?

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