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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. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Yugoslav woman ridicule what?
(a) The decision by whites to keep the races apart in South Africa.
(b) The silliness of trying to reach the moon.
(c) The reaction of blacks to treatment received in America 300 years ago.
(d) The futility of the Vietnam War.

2. When Maya first goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office, who does she want to talk with?
(a) The person who hires writers.
(b) The person who interviews local guests.
(c) The only American working there.
(d) The senior vice president of the company.

3. Maya cannot accept the invitation by the German man and his wife, but instead suggests what?
(a) The couple calls her later in the week.
(b) They have breakfast together.
(c) They read her book of poetry.
(d) They go to a nightclub later that evening.

4. Sheikhali says that by offering to marry Maya, he is:
(a) Doing her a favor.
(b) Revealing his deep love and devotion.
(c) Bridging the gap between Africa and America.
(d) Being very honorable.

5. Why does Maya invite a hairdresser to her home?
(a) She wants her hair done in the fashion of Ghanaian women.
(b) She would like the hairdresser to meet her son.
(c) She wants to hear gossip about the locals.
(d) She's terribly lonely and wants a new friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Blacks" is the name of a:

2. In Ghana, Maya is invited to an "outdooring." What is an outdooring?

3. What story does Maya share at Dieter's house?

4. Who joins the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees in Ghana to be held during Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?

5. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?

(see the answer key)

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