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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 147-184).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malcolm X plan to go before the General Assembly of the United Nations?
(a) To ask for an international children's olympics event.
(b) To present his case for black Americans.
(c) To request the release of political prisoners in Cuba.
(d) To deliver his World Treatise for Civil Rights.

2. Maya and her group of American friends arrange for Malcolm X to meet with:
(a) The best-known professor of Ghana's history.
(b) Ghana's highest achieving sports stars.
(c) High officials within Ghana's government.
(d) The author of "Ghana and America: An Alliance."

3. When Maya first goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office, who does she want to talk with?
(a) The person who hires writers.
(b) The person who interviews local guests.
(c) The only American working there.
(d) The senior vice president of the company.

4. After Maya's disagreement with Guy regarding his girlfriend, she realizes that she must:
(a) Use reverse psychology.
(b) Give him space.
(c) Talk to the girlfriend.
(d) Give him an ultimatum.

5. After listening to the negative talk going on in the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, how does she react?
(a) Erupts in anger and accuses the group of being ignorant.
(b) Laughs heartily and tells everyone they're funny.
(c) Stands up indignantly and slaps the Englishman.
(d) Shakes her head and walks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the "Revolutionist Returnees?"

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

3. Following what happens to Maya's son, Efua Sutherland gives her permission to what?

4. What does Kojo's family give Maya?

5. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?

(see the answer key)

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