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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. What did the Revolutionist Returnees plan in conjunction with Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?
(a) A 24-hour prayer vigil to help protect Martin Luther King.
(b) Their own march to the American Embassy.
(c) A candlelight peace vigil outside Maya's house.
(d) A television party at Nana Nketsia's home to watch the march.

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

3. How does Maya describe T.D. Bafoo and his wife as a couple?
(a) Loving.
(b) Snooty.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Funny.

4. What does Maya work on with Efua at the National Theatre?
(a) Moroccan musical.
(b) Shakespearean tragedy.
(c) Contemporary comedy.
(d) Chinese play.

5. How does the author feel about discrimination?
(a) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.
(b) She tolerates it when it's convenient.
(c) She understands why some choose to discriminate.
(d) She cannot accept it in any form.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Maya is at the festival in Aburi, who comes to her table?

3. What is the time difference between Washington DC and Ghana?

4. Who is Nana Nketsia?

5. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?

(see the answer key)

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