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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 32-58).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people of Ghana feel about the migration of American blacks to their nation?
(a) They are more concerned with their own troubles.
(b) They don't trust any foreigners.
(c) They welcome the newcomers with open arms.
(d) They want all the newcomers to go back home.

2. What does Maya's son do after his release from the hospital?
(a) Takes up playing the guitar.
(b) Travels to Tanzania.
(c) Gets a job at a local restaurant.
(d) Moves in with Maya.

3. Maya decides to help Kojo with what?
(a) Homework.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Social skills.
(d) Photo developing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Alice, Maya's friend, decide to move to Ghana?

3. What does the hairdresser tease Maya about?

4. At the time of the events of this book, who is Kwame Nkrumah?

5. Who are the "Revolutionist Returnees?"

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