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This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
In the play, Fasuwa represents the

A
new culture
B
patriarchy
C
old order
D
African civilization
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2

This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
The play opens with a conversation between Aaron and Awere about

A
Aaron's choice of course
B
Maanan's encounter with the lawyer
C
George qnd Kofi
D
Hannah and George
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3

This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
' I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.
The whole business in the excerpt above refers to

A
marriage proposal
B
career choice
C
business contract
D
political transition
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4

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
The central conflict in the play is

A
religious
B
romantic
C
generational
D
communal
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5

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.

A
James agrees that Aaron and Maanan should study what they want
B
Lawyer B harasses Maanan in his office
C
Haanah, James' wife convinces him
D
Aaron and Maanan agree to read the courses James chooses for them
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6

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
'I will be brief, for my short date of breath is not so long as is a tedious tale.'
The statement above is in reference to the speaker's

A
retirement
B
imminent death
C
state of health
D
short-tempered nature
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7

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
Romeo's death becomes inevitable because

A
Friar Lawrence's letter is not delivered
B
Juliet is married to Paris
C
Romeo kills Tybailt in a duel
D
Juliet has committed suicide
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8

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The multiple deaths in the play serve as a punishment for

A
imposing life partner on children
B
treating others with hatred
C
disobeying one's own parents
D
shedding kinsmen's blood
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9

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The major reason for Juliet's grief is

A
the death of her cousin
B
her reluctant marriage to the County
C
the banishment of her lover
D
her imminent death
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10

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The chorus in the prologue of the play is essentially meant to

A
foreshadow the play
B
highlight the characters
C
estimate the actions
D
introduce the play
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