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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 32-58).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:
(a) Write a poem honoring humanity.
(b) Take care of herself and make friends.
(c) Volunteer at the library.
(d) Create a sculpture as a gift for her son.

2. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:
(a) Minister and counselor.
(b) Poet, writer, and performer.
(c) Singer, graphic designer, and sculptor.
(d) Politician and ambassador.

3. Where is Maya's son studying?
(a) National University of Rwanda.
(b) University of Ghana.
(c) University of Nairobi.
(d) University of Douala.

4. When Maya and her friends talk with a couple who have just arrived from the United States, what do they tell the couple?
(a) Ghanaian cuisine is the best food they've ever had.
(b) The food in Ghana is terrible.
(c) Life in Ghana is easy.
(d) Life in Ghana is hard.

5. Maya meets Efua Sutherland, who is head of what?
(a) Kenya's Volunteer Corps.
(b) Cameroon's Art Association.
(c) Ghana's National Theatre.
(d) Rwanda's Red Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?

2. How does the author feel about discrimination?

3. Which of the following best describes Maya?

4. What does Kojo say when Maya explains she has no funds?

5. What else does Professor J.H. Nketia help Maya with?

(see the answer key)

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