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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (pages 58-93).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While watching dancers at the festival in Aburi, what does Maya notice?
(a) She wore the wrong shoes.
(b) Her friend Efua is an amazing dancer.
(c) Everyone is wearing something green.
(d) She finds a large man across the room to be attractive.

2. Why did Maya first go to the office of the Ghanaian Times?
(a) To find her son.
(b) To scold a reporter.
(c) To write a classified ad.
(d) To look for work.

3. What happens to Maya's son early in the story?
(a) He is seriously hurt in a car accident.
(b) He wins a national writing contest.
(c) He is swept to sea and nearly drowns.
(d) He is mistaken for a revolutionary rebel.

4. What language do Maya and Sheikhali prefer to converse in?
(a) Fante.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Gonja.

5. Which of the following best describes Maya?
(a) Shy.
(b) Meek.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Obsessive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maya asked during the celebration in Aburi?

2. As they share a meal at a local restaurant, Sheikhali tells Maya that he was a:

3. In Aburi, Maya and her friend watch a parade where Maya especially enjoys what?

4. How does the receptionist at the Ghana Broadcasting office treat Maya?

5. Maya decides to help Kojo with what?

(see the answer key)

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