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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. After living with a friend in Accra, Maya and her son move to the:
(a) Legassi Gardens Apartments.
(b) YMCA.
(c) Crystal Hostel.
(d) Motel Six.

2. Back at the YMCA, what does Maya convince the cook to bring to one of the women dining there?
(a) Beans.
(b) Rice.
(c) Milk.
(d) Juice.

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

4. 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.

5. At the time of the events of this book, who is Kwame Nkrumah?
(a) Charismatic religious leader in Kenya.
(b) Freedom fighter in Rwanda.
(c) Popular celebrity in Cameroon.
(d) New president of Ghana.

Short Answer Questions

1. A big part of the reason that Maya is in Africa during this time period is to what?

2. Where does Maya move to with her friends Alice and Vicki?

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

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

5. Professor J.H. Nketia, a friend of Efua Sutherland, ends up giving Maya what?

(see the answer key)

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