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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (pages 3-32).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people of Ghana feel about the migration of American blacks to their nation?
(a) They don't trust any foreigners.
(b) They are more concerned with their own troubles.
(c) They want all the newcomers to go back home.
(d) They welcome the newcomers with open arms.

2. What job does Alice, Maya's friend, find in Ghana?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Singer.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Receptionist.

3. What major movement is happening in the United States while Maya lives in Africa?
(a) Gay rights.
(b) Civil rights.
(c) Immigration rights.
(d) Children's rights.

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

5. Why did Maya's friend, Vicki, move to Africa from America?
(a) To work with labor unions.
(b) To escape from her overprotective parents.
(c) To leave her abusive husband.
(d) To work on heritage preservation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Maya's son studying?

2. After living with a friend in Accra, Maya and her son move to the:

3. Who is Julian Mayfield?

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

5. Maya meets Efua Sutherland, who is head of what?

(see the answer key)

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