Summary

a village in Ghana. Adjoa struggles to express her thoughts and feelings

The story is narrated by Adjoa, a young 7-year-oldgirl living inshe says. The main source of conflict is between Adjoa's grandmother
to the adults around her, as they often dismiss or laugh at what
long for aproper woman. In Nana's view, a
Nana and her mother. Nana frequently criticised Adjoa's legs, saying they are too thin anddefends Adjoa but does not strongly
woman's legs should bethick with muscle to support wide childbearing hips. Adjoa's mother
contradict Nana.

to see the legs of girls her own age.

Adjoa wishes she could examine other women's legs to evaluate Nana's statements, but is only able
education. Adjoa enjoys school and the
Nana also thinks Adjoa attending school is a waste of timne, while her mother supports her
a district sports competition.
chance to run races with her classmates. One day, Adjoa's teachers select her to represent her school in
Adjoa is surprised but excited, and goes home to share the news with her family.
she starts treating Adjoa
At first, Nana and Adjoa's mother do not believe she will really compete. But when Nana verifies the truth,
differently. She launders Adjoa's school uniform herself and carefully irons it. During the week of competitions, Nana attends each day,
walking behind the schoolchildren. Adjoa wins every race she enters, becoming the district junior champion.
Adjoa's mother. Nana has
When Adjoa returns to the village with the champion's cup, Nana carries it proudly on her back to show
realised that while Adjoa's legs may be thin, they have their own strength and speed. The experience changes how Nana sees Adjoa and
her abilities.

About the author

Ama Ata Aidoo is a trailblazing writer from Ghana who has shed light on the complexities African women face in pursuing identity and
fulfilment within patriarchal societies. Born in 1942, Aidoo showed remarkable literary promise even as a young girl. After obtaininga
college education in her home country of Ghana, she ventured to the United States for graduate studies.
In 1970, Aidoo made a splashy entrance onto the literary stage with her groundbreaking play The Dilemma of a Ghost, gaining
international praise and attention. She went on to serve as Ghana's Minister of Education, balancing her political and writing careers.
Throughout her illustrious career as aplaywright, poet, novelist and short story author, Aidoo has delved into issues of gender, power
dynamics and tradition in works like Anowa, Changes and No Sweetness Here. Her writinghasiluminates the experiences of Afican
significantly influenced modern African
women and challenges the restraints placed upon them by society. Aidoo's body of work
literatureand feminist thought. Despite facing eriticism for her unflinching portrayals of ingrainedpatriarchy, Aidoo remains avital
feature determined female protagonists who take control of their
voice speaking to the struggles of African women. Her vibrant stories
destinies, inspiring women everywhere to defy unjust barriers.
Workbook answers/solutions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Whois the author of the story The Girl Who Can'?

(a) Chimaa Achebe (b)Wole Soyinka (c) H. G, Wells (d) Ama Ata Aidoo
Answer: (d) Ama Ata Aidoo

2. How old is Adjoa?

(a)eight (b) nine (c) seven (d) ten
Answer: (c) seven

3. The place Adjoa hails from is

(a)barren (b) fertile (c) a plateau (d) frequented by earthquakes
Answer: (b) fertile
4. Adjoa's Maami is

(a) dominating (c) humble and helpless (b)orthodox (d) conservative

Answer: (c) humble and helpless
5. Adjoa's nature is described as

(a) headstrong (b) timid (c) cunning (d) analytical and sensitive
Answer: (d) analytical and sensitive
6. Who was Kaya?

(a) Nana (b)Maami (c) Adjoa's school teacher (d) Adjoa's nickname
Answer: (b) Maami

7. When Adjoa thinks of her legs, she is

(a) depressed (b) excited (c) analytical (d) angry with her lot
Answer: (c) analytical
8. Adjoa isselected to represent her school in
(a) state games (b) international games (c) national-level games (d) junior district games

Answer: (d) junior district games

9. How does Nana hold the cup won by Adjoa?
(a) keeps iton her head (b) holds it in her hands (c) carries it on the back (d) throws it away
Answer: (c)carries it on the back
10. In the end of the story, Nana appears as
(a)a killjoy (b) a progressive dynamie woman(c)a trustrated woman (d) making conpromise with the way of the world

Answer: (b) a prgressive dynamic woman

Comprehension passage
for
P'assage They say that when all of Africa is not choking under a drought, Hasodzi lies in a very fertile low land in a district known
about...
its good soil. May be that is why anytime l don't finish eating my food, Nana says, You, Adjoa, you don't know what life is
vou don't know what problems there are in this life..."

()What contrast is made in the first sentence?

Answer:The first sentence contrasts the fertile low land of Hasodzi with the rest of Africa which often choking undera drought.
() What do you learn about the speaker from this extract?
Answer: From this extract, we learn that the speaker is a young girlnamed Adjoa who lives in the village of Hasodzi. She is being
addressed by her grandmother Nana, who tells her that she does not know about the problems of life since she does not finish her food.

(i) What information is given by the narrator about Nana?

Answer: The narrator informs us that Nana is her grandmother who often scolds her, saying You, Adjoa, you don't know what life is
about... youdon't know what problems there are in this life..."

(iv) What does the narrator think about her Nana telling about problems of life?
Answer: The narrator, being just a seven year-old girl, seems to find Nana's remarks about the problems of life confusing and beyond
her comprehension at this age.
(v) Which part of Africa is this story about? What is peculiar about it?
Answer: The story is set in the Central Region of Ghana, Africa. Peculiarly, the narrator's village Hasodzi lies in a fertile low land and
is known for its good soil, unlike other parts of Africa that often face droughts,
Passage 2And that, Ithink, is a very serious problem. Because it is always difficult to decide whether to keep quite and not say any of
the thingsthat come into my head, or say them and get laughed at.

(i) Which serious problem is the narrator talking about?

Answer: The serious problem that the narrator is talking about is her inability to properly express her thoughts and ideas verbally due te
her young age. She finds it difficult to decide whether to voice her thoughts or remain quiet.

(ii) What is the narrator's dilemma?

Answer: The narrator'sdilemma is whether to keep quiet and not say the things that come into her head, or to say them and risk getting
laughed at by others.
(iii) What is the general attitude of the elders to the problems of the youngsters?
Answer: The general attitude of the elders towards the problems or thoughts expressed by the youngsters seems to be dismissive. They
either rebuke the youngsters for voicing certain things or laugh at them, treating their thoughts as trivolous.
(iv)Has it been easy for Adjoa to deal with Nana?
Answer: No, it has not been easy for Adjoa to deal with Nana. The passage suggests that Nana's authoitative nature and tendeney to
either reprimand Adjoa or laugh at her thoughts makes it difficult for Adjoa to express herselt treely
(v) Which weakness of Adjoa is polnted out by Nana?
Answer: The passage does not explicitly mention any weakness of Adjoa pointed out by Nana. However, Nana's critieisnt seems to be
directed at Adjoa's young age and perceived lack of understanding about the problens of lifc.
Passage 31find something quite contusing in all this. That is, no one ever explains to me, why sometimes Ishouldn't repeat some
things I say.
()What is contusing to the narrator?

Answer: The narator tinds itconfusing that no one ever explains to her why sometimes she should not repcat certain things she says,
while at other times, someof her words are considered funny and repcated for others' amusement.
(i)What is the narrator forbidden to do?

Answer: Thenarrator is sometimes forbidden to repeat certain things that she says, without any explanation provided.
(ii) Whatsurprising thing or habit of the elders is referred to here?
Answer: The surprising habit of the elders referred to here is their tendency to either censure the narrator for saying certain things or to
findsome of her words so funny that they repeat them for others' amusement, often leading to laughter and mockery.
(iv) How do the elders behave about the follies or foibles of the youngsters?
Answer: The elders do not seem to have a consistent or constructive approach towards the follies or foibles of the youngsters. They
either stermly forbid the youngsters from repeating certain things or mock them by laughing excessively at their words or actions they
find amusing.
(v)What does the narrator think about the grown ups?
Answer: The narrator finds the behavior of the grown-ups confusing and perplexing. She does not understand the rationale behind their
contradictory reactions to her words sometimes censuring her and sometimes finding them hilariously funny.
Passage 4 That it did not have to be an issue for my two favourite people to fight over. But I didn't want either to be told not to repeat
that or it to be considered so funny that anyone would laught at me until they cried.

(i) Which issue does the narrator refer to here?

Answer: The narrator is referring to the issue of her thin legs, which seems to be a point of contention between her two favorite people
her grandmother Nana and her mother Maami.
(i) Whoare the two favourite people of the narrator mentioned here? Do they have the same views?
Answer: The two favorite people of the narrator mentioned here are her grandmother Nana and her mother Maami. It is evident that
they do not have the same views regarding the issue of the narrator's thin legs.
(iii) What does the narrator expect of them regarding her issue?
Answer: The narrator does not want her thin legs to become an issue over which her two favorite people, Nana and Maami, tight. She
also does not want them toeither forbid her from talking about it or to mock her by laughing at her until they cry.
(iv) What opinion does Nana hold about women's ability to rear a child?
Answer: According to the passage, Nana holds the opinion that awonman must have strong legs with "meat on them" and good calves tu
support solid hips in order to be able to have children.

(v) How is outer world of a child as compared to the world before birth?
Answer: The passage describes the outer world that a child is born into as "the world of noise and comprehension," in contrast to the
previous state, referred to as "the land of sweet, soft silence" presumably the mother's womb betore birth.
Passage 5
And you know,such things are not for talking about everyday. But if any female child decides to come into this world with legs, then
they might as well be legs.
(i) Whose opinion is talked about here? How sound is it?

Answer: The opinion being talked about here is Nana's. Her opinion that awoman must have strong, meaty legs to support solid hips
for childbearing seems to be a narrow and unsound view, as the narrator later proves through her athletic achievements that even thin
legs can be useful and capable.

(ii)Which are the 'such things that are not meant to be talked about on a daily basis?

Answer: The 'such things' that are not meant to be talked about on adaily basis seem to refer to physical disabilities or deformities, as
Nana mentions the rare cases of people being born without arms or legs as "a sad business" not to be discussed every day.
(iii) What kind of legs are not liked? And by whom?

Answer: Nana does not like thin,spindly legs on a woman. She believes that a woman's legs should have "meat on them" with good
calves.

(iv) With what should a female child come into the world?

Answer: According to Nana's opinion expressed in this passage, if a female child decides to come into this world with legs, then "they
might as well be legs" implying that a woman's legs should be strong and meaty, capable of supporting solid hips for childbearing.
(v) Does the narrator get any complex due to her so-called imperfection?
Answer:
No, the passage does not suggest that the narrator, Adjoa, develops any complex due to her thin legs, which Nana considers an
imperfection. Instead, Adjoa seems to be analytical and accepting of her physical condition, without being overly perturbed by Nana's
criticism.

Passage 6 How, 'After one's only daughter had insisted on marrying a man like that, you still have to thank your God that the biggest
problemn you got later was having a grand daughter with spindly legs that are too long for a woman, and too thin to be of any use.

() What is Nana lamenting about?

Answer: Nana is lamenting about her daughter (Adjoa's mother) insisting on marrying a man whom Nana disapproves of, referring to
him as a man like that "

(ii) What kind of man did Maami marry? Was it a happy marriage?
Answer: The passage implies that Maami (Adjoa's mother) married a man whom Nana considered unworthy or unsuitable. It does not
explicitly state whether their marriage was a happy one, but Nana's disparaging tone suggests that she did not approve of her daughter's
choice of husband.

(iii) What evil of the society does the passage refer to?
Answer: The passage does not explicitly refer to any specific evil of society. However, it hints at the societal prejudices and restrictive
mindsets that Nana seems to embody,particularly regarding the roles and expectations imposed on women.
(iv) Why is Nana not happy with Adjoa's legs?
Answer: Nana is not happy with Adjoa's legs because she considers them to be "spindly" (thin), "too long for awoman," and"t0o thin
to be of any use." According to Nana's traditional beliefs, awoman should have strong, meaty legs to support solid hips tor
childbearing.
(v) What is Nana's ideal of a perfect woman?

Answer: Nana's ideal of aperfect woman is one who has strong, meaty legs with good calves tosupport solid hips, capable of bearing
 children. She believes that a woman's primary role is to be able to have children, and physical attributes that facilitate this are essential.
Passage 7 School is another thing Nana and my mother discussed often and appearcd to have different ideas about. Nana thought it
would be waste of time. I never understood what she meant.
(i) What did Nana think about the education of girls?

Answer: The passage states that Nana thought that getting education would be awaste of time for girls.
(ii) What opinion do you form of Nana?
Answer: From this passage, one forms the opinion that Nana holds a traditional and regressive view regarding the education of girls.
She does not seem to value or support the idea of educating girls, considering it a waste of time.
(ii) Did Adjoa's mother hold the same views about the education of women as her grandmother Nana?
Answer: No, the passage suggests that Adjoa's mother (Maami or Kaya) did not hold the same views as her mother (Nana) about the
education of women. It states that Nana and Adjoa's mother "appeared to have different ideas" about this matter.
(iv) Was Adjoa's mother educated? What was her regret?
Answer: The passage implies that Adjoa"'s mother (Maami or Kaya) was not educated herself. It states that she "kept telling Nana that
she, that is my mother, feit she was locked into some kind of darkness because she didn't go to school." Her regret seems to be her lack
of education.

(v)Why did Nana not wish the girls to go to school?

Answer:
The passage does not explicitly state the reasons why Nana did not wish the girls to go to school. However, it can be inferred from her
traditional and regressive mindset that she likely did not see the value or necessity of educating girls, perhaps considering domestic role:
to be their primary purpose.

Passage 8 You know what she did? She carried the gleaming cup on her back. Like they do with babies, and other very precious things.
And this time, not taking the trouble to walk by herself.
(i) What moment of pride does the passage refer to?
Answer: The passage refers to the moment of pride when Adjoa wins the cup for being the best all-round junior athlete, representing
her school in the district games.
(ii) How does Nana react at Adjoa's achievement?
Answer: Nana reacts with great pride and joy at Adjoa's achievement of winning the cup. She carries the gleaming cup on her back,
treating it with utmost care and reverence, as one would carry a precious baby.
(iii) What change of heart and mind is seen in Nana's personality? How does it seem different from her earlier attitude?
Answer: The passage shows a significant change of heart and mind in Nana's personality regarding her attitude towards Adjoa's thin
legs. Earlier, Nana had consistently criticized and doubted Adjoa's abilities due to her physical condition. However, after witnessing
Adjoa's athletic achievement, Nana seems to have undergone a transformation, realizing the potential and usefulness of Adjoa's legs,
which she had previously deemed inadequate. This marks a departure from her earlier rigid and narrow-minded views.
(iv) What does Nana begin to think about the role of women in society?
Answer: Although not explicitly stated, the passage suggests that Nana begins to reevaluate her traditional beliefs about the role of
women in society. By celebrating Adjoa's achievement, which defies her earlier notions about a woman's physical attributes being
solely tied to childbearing, Nana seems to recognize the broader potential and capabilities that women can possess beyond just being
mothers.

(v) How does Adjoa show the mettle of a woman?

Answer: Adjoa shows the mettle (strength of character) of a woman by excelling as an athlete and winning the cup for the best all
round junior athlete, despite her grandmother'sconstant criticism of her thin legs. Through her determination and achievement, Adjoa
challenges the narrow societal expectations placed on women and proves that physical attributes need not define or limit a woman's
potential.

Additional/Extra questions and answers

1.Who are the main characters in the story?
Answer: The main characters in the story are Adjoa, her grandmother Nana, and her mother, referred to as Maami. These characters are
centralto the unfolding of the narrative and the themes it explores.
2. What is the relationship between Nana and Adjoa?
Answer: Nana is Adjoa's matemal grandmother. She has asignificant influence on Adjoa's life, particularly in shaping her views on
womanhood and societal expectations.
3. Describe the setting of the story.

Answer: The story is set in Hasodzi, a large village in the Central Region of Ghana. The village seting is crucial as it provides a
backdrop for the traditional views and generational conflicts that are central to the story.

4. What is the central theme of the story?

Answer: The central theme of thestory revolves around generational gaps, societal expectations, and the differing perspectives on what
is considered important in life, especially concerning the roles and physical attributes of women.
5. How does Nana feel about Adjoa's legs?
Answer: Nana feels that Adjoa's legs are too thin and long to be considered appropriate for a woman. She believes that a woman shoulc
have legs with meat on them to support solid hips, which in turn are important for childbearing.
6.What is Adjoa's achievement in the district games?
Answer: Adjoa excels in the district games, winning every race she participates in for her school. Her exceptional performance earns
her the cup for the best all-round junior athlete, making her the pride of her school and family.
7. How does Nana react to Adjoa's achievement?

Answer: Nana's reaction to Adjoa's achievement is a significant turning point in the story. Initially skeptical of Adjoa's abilities due to
her thin legs, Nana becomes visibly pleased when Adjoa wins the district games. She proudly carries the gleaming cup on her back as
they return to their village, treating it as a precious item that symbolizes her granddaughter's accomplishments. This act not only
signifies her newfound pride in Adjoa but also marks a shift in her perception of what Adjoa is capable of achieving.
8. What is the significance of the "gleaming cup" in the story?
Answer: The gleaming cup is not just a trophy; it serves as a powerful symbolof Adjoa's achievements and abilities. It becomes a point
of pride for her family, especially for Nana, who initially had reservations about Adjoa's physical attributes. The cup also represents a
challenge to the traditional views held by Nana and others in the village, proving that Adjoa's thin legs can indeed be useful and
successful.

9. Howdoes Adjoa feel about her legs?

Answer: Adjoa feels that her legs are useful and doesn't understand why her family, particularly Nana, makes such a big deal about
them. She believes that her legs have proven their worth through her achievements in the district games.
10. What is the "serious problem" Adjoa mentions?
 Answer: The serious problem that Adjoamentions is her struggle with expressing her thoughts. She fecls that she lacks the proper
language to articulate what she thinks, which makes it ditficult for her to communicate effectivcly with adults.
11. What is the generalattitude of grown-ups towards Adjoa: s thoughts?
Answer: The generalattitude of grown-ups towards Adjoa is either dismissive or overly amused. They often do not take her thoughts
andopinions seriously, either laughing at her or telling her notto repcat what she has said.
12. Deseribe the relationship between Adjoa's mother and Nana.
Answer: The relationship between Adjoa's mother and Nana is a complex interplay of familial bonds, respect, and differing opinions.
While they are bound by family and share a home, their views on Adjoa's future and womanhood often clash. Nana, representing the
older generation, holds traditionalviews and is vocal about them. On the other hand, Adjoa's mother, although often silenced by Nana's
strong opinions, tries to advocate for amore progressive future for her daughter, particularly emphasising the importance of education.
13. What are Nana's views on education?

Answer: Nana is skeptical about the value of education for Adjoa. She believes that it would be a waste of time and doesn't see how it
could benefit her in the traditional role she envisions for her granddaughter.
14. How does Adjoa's mother feel about education?
Answer: Adjoa's mother values education highly. She feels that her own lack of education has limited her life in some ways and doesn't
want the same for Adjoa. She believes that education can provide Adjoa with more opportunities and a broader understanding of the
world.

15. What does Nana do with Adjoa's school uniform during the district games week?
Answer: Nana takes special care of Adjoa's school uniform during the district games week. She washes it herself and goes to the extent
of borrowing a charcoal pressing iron to make sure it is perfectly ironed. This act shows a change in her attitude towards Adjoa's
schooling and achievements.
16. How does Adjoa feelabout school?
Answer: Adjoa enjoys going to school. She finds it a pleasant experience and doesn't mind the long walk between her village and the
school. School is a place where she feels she can learn and grow, contrary to Nana's views.
17. What does Nana think about legs that have meat on them"?

Answer: Nana believes that legs with meat on them are ideal for a woman because they can support solid hips, which are essential for
childbearing.She often criticizes Adjoa's thin legs, suggesting they are not suitable for a woman.
18. How does Adjoa's mother react to Nana's comments about Adjoa's legs?
Answer:Adjoa's mother tries to defend her daughter's physical attributes but is often silenced by Nana's strong opinions. She attempts
tocounter Nana's views but usually ends up being overruled.
19. What does Nana do after Adjoa wins the district games?
Answer: After Adjoa's victory in the district games, Nana proudly carries the gleaming cup on her back as they return to their village
She even shows it to Adjoa's mother before returning it to the Headmaster, signifying her pride and changed perception ot Adjoa.
20. What is Adjoa's age as mentioned in the story?
Answer: Adjoa is mentioned to be seven years old in the story.
21. What is the significance of the phrase thin legs can also be useful"?
Answer: The phrase thin legscan also be useful" serves as a counter-argument to Nana's initial beliet that Atiou's thin legs were not
suitable for a woman. signifies that despite societal expectations and traditional beliets, Adjoa's thn legs have pnen to be usetul an
capable, especially in her athletic achievements.
22. How does the story portray the generationalgap between Nana and Adjoa?
Answer: The story portrays the generationalgap through their dittering views on cducation, women's roles, and physical attributes.
While Nana holds traditionalviews, Adjoa represents a new generation with different perspectives and aspirations.
23. What is the role of the village setting in the story?
Answer: The village setting serves as a backdrop that highlights the traditional and conservative views held by the characters, especially
Nana. It provides a context for the generational conflicts and differing perspectives on womanhood and societal roles.
24. How does Adjoa's achievement affect Nana's perception of her?
Answer: Adjoa's achievement in the district games serves asa turning point in Nana's perception of her. She begins to see the value in
Adjoa's abilities and even takes pride in her achievements,as evidenced by her carrying the gleaming cup on her back.
25, What is the significance of the title «The Girl Who Can"?

Answer: The title "The Girl Who Can" serves as an affirmation of Adjoa's capabilities and potential. It challenges societal norms and
expectations, particularly those concerning the roles and physical attributes of women.
26. How does the story address societal expectations for women?
Answer: The story addresses societal expectations by showcasing the differing views among the characters on what a woman should be
like. While Nana holds traditional views on womanhood, Adjoa and her mother represent more progressive perspectives.
27. What does Adjoa's mother mean when she says she feels locked into some kind of darkness"?
Answer: When Adjoa's mother says she feels locked into some kind of darkness," she is referring to her own lack of education and
how it has limited her understanding of theworld. She feels trapped by her ignorance and wants better for her daughter.
28. What is the significance of the big brass bowl" in the story?

Answer: The big brass bowl is where Nana keeps her old clothes and serves as a symbol of tradition and the past. It represents the old
ways of thinking that Nana holds, which are often in conflict with Adjoa's more progressive views.
29. What does the story reveal about the importance of self-belief?

Answer: The story reveals that self-belief is crucial for overcoming societal expectations and achieving personal success. Adjoa's self
belief enables her to excel in the district games, thereby changing the perceptions of those around her, including Nana.
AdditionaVExtra MCQs
1. Who is Adjoa's grandmother in the story?
A. Maami B. Nana C. Aunty D. Sister

Answer: B. Nana

2. Where is the story set?

A. Accra B. HasodziC. Kumasi D.Lagos

Answer: B. Hasodzi

3. What is the central theme of the story?

A. Adventure B. Generational Gap C. LOve D. Mystery
 Answer: B. GenerationalGap
4. What does Nana think of Adjoa's legs?

A. They are pertect B. They are too thin C. They are too mnuscular D. They are too short
Answer: B. They are too thin

5. What does Adjoa win in the district games?

A. Amedal B. Acertificate C. A gleaming cup D. A scholarship

Answer: C. A gleaming cup
6. How does Nana react to Adjoa's win in the district games?
A. She is indifferent B. She is disappointed C. She is pleased D. She is angry
Answer:C. She is pleased
7. What is Adjo's age in the story?

A.5 B.7C, 10 D. 12
Answer: B. 7

8. What does Nana do with Adjoa's school uniform during the district games week?
A. Burns it B. Sells it C. Washes and irons it D. Hides it

Answer: C. Washes and irons it

9. What does Adjoa's mother feel about education?

A. It's a waste of time B. It's important C. It's for boys only D. It's too expensive
Answer: B. It's important

10.What is the serious problem" Adjoa mentions?

A.Financial issues B. Lack of food C. Inability to express her thoughts D. Health problems
Answer:C. Inability to express her thoughts
11.What does Nana think about legs that have meat on them"?
A. They are ugly B. They are ideal for childbirth C. They are weak D. They are irrelevant
Answer: B. They are ideal for childbirth

12. What is the significance of the *big brass bowl" in the story?
A. It holds waterB. It holds Nana's old clothes C. It holds food D. It holds money

Answer:B. It holds Nana's old clothes

13. What does Adjoa's mother mean when she says she feels "locked into some kind of darkness"?
A. She is scared of the dark B. She feels ignorant due to lack of education C. She is depressed D. She is blind
Answer: B. She feels ignorant due to lack of education
14. Howdoes Adjoa feel about school?
A. She hates it B. She loves it C. She is indiferent D. She is scared of it
Answer: B. She loves it

Is What is the role of the village setting in the story?

A. lt adds suspense B. It adds humor C. It highlights traditional views D. It adds complexity
Answer: C. Ithighlights traditionalviews
16. Whatdoes the story reveal about the importance of self-belief?
A. It is ielevant B. It is harmful C. It is crucial D. It is overrated
Answer: C. It iscrucial
17. What does Adjoa feel about her legs?
A. She is ashamed of them B. She thinks they are usefulC. She wants to change them D. She is indifferent
Answer: B. She thinks they are useful

18. How does Adjoa's achievement affect Nana's perception of her?

A. It doesn't change B. It worsens C. It improves D. It confuses

Answer: C. It improves
19. What is the general attitude of grown-upstowards Adjoa?
A. Respectful B. Dismissive C. Admiring D. Fearful
Answer: B. Dismissive

20. What is the significance of the title The Girl Who Can"?

A. Itsignifies Adjoa's limitations B. Itsignifies Ajoa's capabilitiesC. It signifies Adjoa's dreams D. It signifies Adjoa's fears
Answer: B. It signifies Adjoa's capabilities
21.What does Nana do after Adjoa wins the district games?
A. She leaves the village B. She scolds Adjoa C. She carries the gleaming cup on her back D. She breaks the cup
Answer:C. She carries the gleaming cup on her back
22. What are Nana's views on education?

A. Ir'sessential B. It's a waste of time C. It's good but not necessary D, It's only for the rich
Answer: B. It's a waste of time

23. How does the story portray the generational gap between Nana and Adjoa?
A. Through their similar views B. Through their differing views C. Through their hobbies D. Through their triends
Answer: B. Through their differing views
24. What is Adjoa's mother's name in the story?
 A. AmaB. Maami C. Efia D. Akua

Answer: B. Maami

25.How does Adjoa's mother react to Nana's comments about Adjoa's legs?
A. She agrees B. She argues C. She ignores D. She laughs
Answer: B. She argues

26. What does the gleaming cup symbolize?

A. Wealth B.Tradition C. Achievement D.Beauty
Answer:C. Achievement

27. What is the "serious problem" Adjoamentions related to?

A. Physical health B. Mental health C. Communication D. Financial issues
Answer: C. Communication

28. How does Adjoa feel about expressing her thoughts to grown-ups?
A. Confident B.Hesitant C. Indifferent D. Excited
Answer: B. Hesitant

29. What does Nana think about legs that have meat on them"?

A. They are good for running B. They are good for dancing C. They are good for childbearing D. They are good for swimming
Answer: C. They are good for childbearing
30.What is the significance of the phrase thin legs can also be useful"?
A. Itsignifies the need for dieting B. It signifies the need for exercise C. It signifies the usefulness of Adjoa's legs D. It signifies the
uselessness of thick legs
Answer: C. It signifies the usefulness of Adjoa's legs

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