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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. This book recounts the author's years in:
(a) Ghana.
(b) Cameroon.
(c) Rwanda.
(d) Kenya.

2. Maya's steward introduces her to Kojo. Who is Kojo?
(a) Young boy looking for work.
(b) Homeless man looking for food.
(c) World renowned cook.
(d) Famous Ghanaian photographer.

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

4. After being treated poorly by some in Ghana, Maya wonders what?
(a) If she should write a letter to the editor.
(b) If she's being overly sensitive.
(c) If it's because her ancestors were slaves.
(d) If she can go back to the United States.

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. Which of the following is not a prominent theme in the book?

2. How does Maya feel living in Africa?

3. How does the author feel about discrimination?

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

5. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:

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