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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. At the university, Professor J.H. Nketia is the chairman of what?
(a) Department of Engineering.
(b) Institue of Global Perspectives.
(c) Institute of African Studies.
(d) Department of Oceanographic Studies.

2. By meeting and getting to know Malcolm X, Maya finds her own opinions:
(a) Mattering more than before.
(b) Being tested.
(c) Solidifying.
(d) Being ridiculed.

3. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?
(a) Buys Maya a purse.
(b) Takes Maya to the movies.
(c) Writes a poem for Maya.
(d) Treats Maya to lunch.

4. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?
(a) Kenyan students.
(b) Ghana's government.
(c) Egyptian leaders.
(d) The U.S. President.

5. How were Americans regarded in Ghana after an assassination attempt on the Ghanaian president?
(a) As friends.
(b) With compassion.
(c) With suspicion.
(d) As heroes.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chapter that deals with Malcolm X underlines what prominent theme in the book?

2. What is Maya's son's name?

3. What gift does Sheikhali send to Maya?

4. What is Maya asked during the celebration in Aburi?

5. What does Malcolm X say when he notices that Maya is upset?

(see the answer key)

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