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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Big Man beat Abronoma?
(a) She trips Esi.
(b) She spills the water.
(c) She is disrespectful to Maame.
(d) She will not clean.

3. Who marries Effia?
(a) James Collins.
(b) Todd Phillips.
(c) An unnamed British soldier.
(d) An unnamed Fante man.

4. Why does Quey agree to give up on Cudjo and marry Nana Yaa?
(a) He wants to please his parents.
(b) He loves Nana Yaa.
(c) He marries for protection.
(d) The tribal chiefs had arranged the marriage.

5. What is the most likely reason that Pinky and Ness connect so closely?
(a) They both have visible scars.
(b) They both know the pain of the hiccups.
(c) They both understand the loss of a mother.
(d) They both fear Master Stockham.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what year does Quey's story take place?

2. How does Esi split her life into two halves?

3. What causes Maame to slap Esi and yell at her?

4. How does Quey impress Cudjo?

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

(see the answer key)

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