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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. 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) Create a sculpture as a gift for her son.
(d) Take care of herself and make friends.

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

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

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

5. What job does Alice, Maya's friend, find in Ghana?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Waitress.
(c) Receptionist.
(d) Singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maya's son do after his release from the hospital?

2. Following what happens to Maya's son, Efua Sutherland gives her permission to what?

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

4. At the time of the events of this book, who is Kwame Nkrumah?

5. How does Maya feel living in Africa?

(see the answer key)

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