By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
- Recall the events of the story in order.
- Describe the three women — Adjoa, Maami and Nana — and their different attitudes.
- Explain the "legs" debate and what it reveals about traditional ideas of women's roles.
- Discuss the role of education and sport in Adjoa's life.
- Analyse Nana's change of heart and the symbolism of the cup carried like a baby.
- Identify features of the child narrator and the oral storytelling style.
- Answer ICSE extract-based questions with reference to context and a reasoned personal response.