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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. What major movement is happening in the United States while Maya lives in Africa?
(a) Children's rights.
(b) Immigration rights.
(c) Gay rights.
(d) Civil rights.

2. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:
(a) Politician and ambassador.
(b) Poet, writer, and performer.
(c) Minister and counselor.
(d) Singer, graphic designer, and sculptor.

3. Who is Julian Mayfield?
(a) Friend of Maya's.
(b) Maya's son's doctor.
(c) Professor of Maya's son.
(d) Maya's boss.

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

5. Where is Maya's son studying?
(a) University of Nairobi.
(b) University of Douala.
(c) National University of Rwanda.
(d) University of Ghana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maya's son early in the story?

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

3. Who are the "Revolutionist Returnees?"

4. How does Maya feel living in Africa?

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

(see the answer key)

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