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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. What promise do T.D. Bafoo and his wife make to Maya?
(a) To look for a suitable husband for her.
(b) To pay for her trip back to the United States.
(c) To help her discover a deeper part of Ghana.
(d) To serve as mentors for her son.

2. 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.

3. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?
(a) Kenyan students.
(b) The U.S. President.
(c) Ghana's government.
(d) Egyptian leaders.

4. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:
(a) Volunteer at the library.
(b) Write a poem honoring humanity.
(c) Take care of herself and make friends.
(d) Create a sculpture as a gift for her son.

5. What does Kojo say when Maya explains she has no funds?
(a) He wants to hire her.
(b) He's not looking for a job.
(c) He thanks her nonetheless.
(d) He'll work for tips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kojo remind Maya of?

2. What job does Maya's friend, Vicki, get in Africa?

3. At the university, Professor J.H. Nketia is the chairman of what?

4. This book recounts the author's years in:

5. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?

(see the answer key)

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