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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. Where do Marjorie and Old Lady's best talks occur?
(a) At Old Lady's house in Edweso.
(b) On the phone at night.
(c) At Marjorie's apartment in Huntsville, Alabama.
(d) On the beach in Cape Coast.

2. What does "Abro ni" mean?
(a) Sinful woman.
(b) Heathen child.
(c) Wicked man.
(d) Wise man.

3. Who are Marcus's parents?
(a) Sonny and Willie.
(b) Sonny and Josephine.
(c) Sonny and Amani.
(d) Sonny and Angela.

4. What is Yaw's occupation?
(a) Asante chief.
(b) Mine worker.
(c) History teacher.
(d) Union leader.

5. What draws Yaw to Esther?
(a) She is everything he is not.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is educated.
(d) She is a good cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first sign of trouble with Robert when they get to Harlem?

2. Who are Marjorie's parents?

3. What is the final title of Yaw's book?

4. How does Willie chastise Eli?

5. What song does Willie sing at her parents' funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does H move to Pratt City, rather than going on to some other town?

2. Why is it significant that Sonny chooses this nickname over his actual name, Carson?

3. What is interesting about the marriage between Akua and Asamoah?

4. Describe Akua's dream of the firewoman. Whom does this image represent?

5. How do Marjorie and Marcus help each other?

6. How does Amani get her name? What does this name prove about her?

7. How does Yaw help Esther relax when she first comes to work for him?

8. How might a miner die?

9. Why might the novel Lord of the Flies be symbolic?

10. Why is it so hurtful to Ethe when H calls her by the wrong name?

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