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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Malcolm X plan to go before the General Assembly of the United Nations?

2. When friends ask Maya to sing for the visiting Liberian president, how does she react?

3. In Ghana, who does Malcolm X ride with to the airport?

4. When Dieter asks Maya to buy artwork for him in Ghana, she:

5. Why is Dieter upset after Torvash tells his story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the changes taking place in Ghana with the changes happening in the United States during the time period covered in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Maya Angelou with the following people:

1. Her friend Efua.

2. Her suitor Sheikhali.

3. Civil Rights Movement leader Malcolm X.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in detail three major themes covered in this book. Describe how the author carries these three themes throughout the narration.

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