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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James Collins treat the female slaves?
(a) He feeds them well.
(b) He is kind to them.
(c) He molests them.
(d) He makes fun of them.

2. What catastrophe occurs the night Effia is born?
(a) A flood.
(b) A murder.
(c) A fire.
(d) An invasion.

3. Why does Ness want to run away?
(a) She fears that Kojo will be taken from her.
(b) She wants to get away from Sam.
(c) She fears that Mr. Stockham will kill her.
(d) She has always wanted to see the North Star.

4. Why do the Northerners begin to scar the faces of their children?
(a) To instill respect for their elders.
(b) To show off their tribal art.
(c) To make them too ugly to be sold.
(d) To make them more attractive to the opposite sex.

5. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?
(a) She likes to clean her own house.
(b) She wants Esi to learn to clean.
(c) She was once a slave herself.
(d) She is opposed to slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has a marriage between James and Amma Atta been arranged?

2. Abeeku says that, under his rule, the village will not work for the British. What does he claim they will do instead?

3. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?

4. Akosua mentions some new tribes and countries that are involved in the slave trade. What are they?

5. How do the Asantes mourn?

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