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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. "The Blacks" is the name of a:
2. What does Malcolm X say when he notices that Maya is upset?
3. Why does Sheikhali speak to Maya through Mamali?
4. After Malcolm is whisked away at the airport, how do Maya and her friends feel?
5. In Accra, Malcolm X speaks of his falling out with:
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain how the author's usage of feelings, including disappointment, elation, and confusion, adds a broader dimension to the narrative.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss in detail three major themes covered in this book. Describe how the author carries these three themes throughout the narration.
Essay Topic 3
Despite the challenges Maya faces as she adjusts to living in Ghana, she experiences times when she feels like an integral, vital part of the extended African community. Pinpoint and describe three instances when the author feels very much a part of Africa.
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