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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 147-184).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?
(a) Treats Maya to lunch.
(b) Takes Maya to the movies.
(c) Buys Maya a purse.
(d) Writes a poem for Maya.

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

3. How long does the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees to support MLK's march take place?
(a) All night and through the morning and early afternoon.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) Three days.
(d) All afternoon and into early evening.

4. Where does Maya move to with her friends Alice and Vicki?
(a) Three-bedroom bungalow.
(b) City a hundred miles away.
(c) Neighboring quiet village.
(d) Twelfth story of a high-rise.

5. When Maya first goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office, who does she want to talk with?
(a) The senior vice president of the company.
(b) The only American working there.
(c) The person who interviews local guests.
(d) The person who hires writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maya correct one of Nana Nketsia's daughters?

2. What does Sheikhali say to Maya with regards to his tardiness?

3. What article is Maya asked to write when she looks for journalism work in Africa?

4. Why does Malcolm X refuse to dance during a party in his honor given by the Ghana Press Club?

5. Maya cannot accept the invitation by the German man and his wife, but instead suggests what?

(see the answer key)

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