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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. Why does Nana Nketsia go to Maya's house?
(a) To escort her to his home.
(b) To ask her to attend a writer's conference.
(c) To invite her to a church ceremony.
(d) To ask questions about a crime.

2. At the celebration at Aburi, Maya is given a handkerchief which she uses to:
(a) Wave in the air.
(b) Clean a child's face.
(c) Tie back her hair.
(d) Wipe her tears.

3. Which of the following best describes Maya?
(a) Obsessive.
(b) Shy.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Meek.

4. What is Dunkwa?
(a) Maya's name in Fanti.
(b) Small village Maya visits.
(c) A regional dialect.
(d) Traditional rice and vegetable dish.

5. Why did Maya's friend, Vicki, move to Africa from America?
(a) To escape from her overprotective parents.
(b) To work on heritage preservation.
(c) To leave her abusive husband.
(d) To work with labor unions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Efua takes Maya to Aburi, a town near Accra, for what?

2. What gift does Sheikhali send to Maya?

3. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:

4. After being treated poorly by some in Ghana, Maya wonders what?

5. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?

(see the answer key)

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