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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7 (pages 184-208).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?
(a) Editor of the Ghanaian Times.
(b) Director of Ghana's YMCA.
(c) President of the University of Ghana.
(d) Owner of Ristorante Ghana Primavera.

2. Why does Maya refuse Sheikhali's offer?
(a) She already has a job.
(b) She doesn't like his children.
(c) He already has a wife.
(d) She doesn't want to leave the country.

3. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?
(a) Mid sixties.
(b) Late seventies.
(c) Late nineties.
(d) Mid forties.

4. Who is Malcolm X?
(a) Official U.S. ambassador.
(b) Professor of African-American history.
(c) Civil Rights leader.
(d) Sports figure.

5. What else does Professor J.H. Nketia help Maya with?
(a) Finding a car.
(b) Contacting the president.
(c) Learning the language.
(d) Running a campaign.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to Maya and her friends, who else shows up to take Malcolm X to the airport?

2. Who is Torvash, whom Maya meets in Germany?

3. After finishing up in Venice, Maya moves on to:

4. At the celebration at Aburi, Maya is given a handkerchief which she uses to:

5. Why does Sheikhali speak to Maya through Mamali?

(see the answer key)

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