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

2. What national law is passed the day of Timmy and Agnes's wedding?
(a) The 21st Amendment.
(b) The Equal Rights Act.
(c) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(d) The Fugitive Slave Act.

3. What does Esi learn from Abronoma about Maame's past?
(a) Maame is actually Abronoma's mother and has given her a stone.
(b) Maame is a fugitive slave girl and has another daughter.
(c) Maame is actually a princess who abandoned her her kingdom.
(d) Maame does not love Big Man and plans to run away.

4. How does Ness protect Kojo?
(a) She leaves the boy on the plantation to be raised by Susann Stockham.
(b) She tells the Devil the boy is dead.
(c) She kills the boy herself.
(d) She sends the boy to live with his grandma.

5. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?
(a) He allows them to earn their free papers.
(b) He allows them to choose their work.
(c) He allows them a five-minute water break.
(d) He allows them to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mampanyin claim is her magic?

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

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

4. What is another name for the Fugitive Slave Act?

5. How does Anna have her free papers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the year 1807 important within James's chapter?

2. Why does Ness choose to be mute for a while as a child?

3. Why does Fiifi use the story of the three birds to explain his reasons for trading with different groups?

4. Why might Esi feel that she is cursed by Little Dove?

5. Why does Abena decide to leave the village for Kumasi?

6. How would you describe the relationship between Cobbe and Effia?

7. Describe how James is able to build trust with Akosua.

8. Describe the possible reasons behind Quey and Nana Yaa's tumultuous relationship.

9. Why might Maame choose to beat Abronoma, rather than allowing Big Man to do it?

10. Describe Kojo's interaction with the policeman after Anna's disappearance.

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