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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 93-128).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After listening to the negative talk going on in the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, how does she react?
(a) Laughs heartily and tells everyone they're funny.
(b) Erupts in anger and accuses the group of being ignorant.
(c) Shakes her head and walks away.
(d) Stands up indignantly and slaps the Englishman.

2. How does the receptionist at the Ghana Broadcasting office treat Maya?
(a) Rudely.
(b) Offers her a soda.
(c) Refuses to talk with her.
(d) Patiently.

3. Why does Alice, Maya's friend, decide to move to Ghana?
(a) To find a husband.
(b) To work as a social worker.
(c) To fulfill a promise she made to her dying mother.
(d) To help endangered species.

4. After living with a friend in Accra, Maya and her son move to the:
(a) YMCA.
(b) Motel Six.
(c) Legassi Gardens Apartments.
(d) Crystal Hostel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Kojo tells Maya that he wants to go to school where?

2. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:

3. Not long after their first meeting, what does Sheikhali ask Maya?

4. Following Maya's reaction to the Senior Common Room discussion, what does the steward do?

5. Why does Sheikhali speak to Maya through Mamali?

(see the answer key)

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