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All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes | Quiz

Maya Angelou
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All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes | Quiz

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1)

While watching dancers at the festival in Aburi, what does Maya notice? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

Everyone is wearing something green.
Her friend Efua is an amazing dancer.
She wore the wrong shoes.
She finds a large man across the room to be attractive.
2)

Where does Maya end up on her trip in Africa prior to returning to America? (from Section 7 (pages 184-208))

Modern city named Tamale.
Small village named Keta.
The "Garden City" of Kumasi.
Cultural center in Kopeyia.
3)

What does Sheikhali want Maya to do for his children? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

Teach them French and English.
Take them on a trip to the United States.
Babysit them while he goes to Egypt.
Walk them to and from school.
4)

What does Maya dislike about Sheikhali? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

His clothes.
His annoying laugh.
The way he treats Americans.
His attitude towards women.
5)

Who is Grace Nuamah? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

Head custodian.
Head cook.
Dance teacher.
Fante teacher.
6)

Why does Nana Nketsia go to Maya's house? (from Section 4 (pages 93-128))

To ask her to attend a writer's conference.
To escort her to his home.
To invite her to a church ceremony.
To ask questions about a crime.
7)

Before returning to the United States, who does Maya take a trip with? (from Section 7 (pages 184-208))

Guy and his girlfriend.
Efua and her husband.
Her two roommates.
Nana and two of his daughters.
8)

Right before leaving for America, Maya believes she has found: (from Section 7 (pages 184-208))

The best recipe for pork roast.
Her long-lost diary.
Where her ancestors came from.
The prettiest town in Ghana.
9)

How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village? (from Section 4 (pages 93-128))

She is given many chores to do to pay for her meals.
The villagers are wary of her and keep their distance.
The villagers stare at her with open, unabashed curiosity.
She is welcomed warmly and shown much hospitality.
10)

Why does Maya refuse Sheikhali's offer? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

She doesn't want to leave the country.
She doesn't like his children.
He already has a wife.
She already has a job.
11)

After Maya's disagreement with Guy regarding his girlfriend, she realizes that she must: (from Section 6 (pages 147-184))

Use reverse psychology.
Give him an ultimatum.
Talk to the girlfriend.
Give him space.
12)

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Ghana? (from Section 4 (pages 93-128))

Seven hours.
Twelve hours.
Three hours.
One hour.
13)

How were Americans regarded in Ghana after an assassination attempt on the Ghanaian president? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

With compassion.
With suspicion.
As friends.
As heroes.
14)

Upon his request, what does Maya sing to the Liberian president? (from Section 6 (pages 147-184))

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
Nearer, My God, To Thee.
How Great Thou Art.
Amazing Grace.
15)

What gift does Sheikhali send to Maya? (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

Gold necklace.
Car.
Pearl earrings.
Refrigerator.
16)

The chapter that deals with Malcolm X underlines what prominent theme in the book? (from Section 5 (pages 128-146))

Racism.
Apartheid.
The gender divide.
Religious tolerance.
17)

When friends ask Maya to sing for the visiting Liberian president, how does she react? (from Section 6 (pages 147-184))

Reluctantly agrees.
Grows silent and pensive.
Jumps up and down with glee.
Nearly faints with disbelief.
18)

Why does Maya feel angry towards Shirley Graham Du Bois? (from Section 5 (pages 128-146))

Shirley stopped Maya from delivering a letter to Malcolm.
Shirley did not let Maya speak to Malcolm at the press party.
Shirley had refused Maya's attempts to arrange a meeting between her and Malcolm.
Shirley spoke very poorly about Malcolm and the Revolutionist Returnees.
19)

What indiscretion has Comfort committed? (from Section 7 (pages 184-208))

Spreading false rumors about her neighbor.
Having an affair with a married man.
Stealing expensive canned goods from the store.
Dating an underage man.
20)

What do the people of the market in the place Maya visits near the end of the book give her? (from Section 7 (pages 184-208))

A jasmine plant.
Fruits and vegetables.
Carved coconuts.
A kukui nut necklace.
21)

What are the names of the newlyweds Maya stays with while visiting a small African village? (from Section 4 (pages 93-128))

Grace and Kante.
Mercy and Kayne.
Hope and Kobina.
Patience and Kwame.
22)

In Ghana, who does Malcolm X ride with to the airport? (from Section 5 (pages 128-146))

Maya Angelou and Julian Mayfield.
Nana Nketsia and Maya's friend Alice.
The Cuban ambassador and Maya Angelou.
The French ambassador.
23)

Who helped Julian Mayfield eat sausages he received from America? (from Section 4 (pages 93-128))

Guy and his college friends.
Sheikhali and his assistants.
Maya and her roommates.
Nana and his children.
24)

The chapter with Malcolm X sheds tremendous light on Maya's perspectives regarding: (from Section 5 (pages 128-146))

Organized religion.
The Women's Rights Movement.
The Civil Rights Movement.
Professional sports.
25)

As they share a meal at a local restaurant, Sheikhali tells Maya that he was a: (from Section 3 (pages 58-93))

Cattle baron.
Beet farmer.
University professor.
Newspaper reporter.
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