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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (pages 3-32).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A big part of the reason that Maya is in Africa during this time period is to what?
(a) Locate her long-lost parents.
(b) Better understand the continent of her ancestry.
(c) Get ahead in life by learning new languages.
(d) Make more money than she could in the United States.

2. After Maya's visit with Efua Sutherland, she goes to the hospital and finds that:
(a) They desperately need volunteers.
(b) Her son has been moved to another hospital.
(c) There is a severe staff shortage.
(d) Her son is in good spirits and doing well.

3. What else does Professor J.H. Nketia help Maya with?
(a) Running a campaign.
(b) Finding a car.
(c) Learning the language.
(d) Contacting the president.

4. Following what happens to Maya's son, Efua Sutherland gives her permission to what?
(a) Cry.
(b) Blame others.
(c) Scold her son.
(d) Dance.

5. Professor J.H. Nketia, a friend of Efua Sutherland, ends up giving Maya what?
(a) A Job.
(b) Honorary degree.
(c) Rare book.
(d) Refrigerator.

Short Answer Questions

1. After living at the YMCA, where does Maya move to temporarily?

2. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:

3. How does Maya feel living in Africa?

4. What is Maya's son's name?

5. How do the people of Ghana feel about the migration of American blacks to their nation?

(see the answer key)

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