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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. This book recounts the author's years in:
(a) Kenya.
(b) Cameroon.
(c) Ghana.
(d) Rwanda.

2. Following Maya's reaction to the Senior Common Room discussion, what does the steward do?
(a) Apologizes to the Englishman.
(b) Reprimands her.
(c) Laughs out loud.
(d) Applauds her.

3. What promise do T.D. Bafoo and his wife make to Maya?
(a) To help her discover a deeper part of Ghana.
(b) To serve as mentors for her son.
(c) To look for a suitable husband for her.
(d) To pay for her trip back to the United States.

4. Who is Grace Nuamah?
(a) Fante teacher.
(b) Dance teacher.
(c) Head custodian.
(d) Head cook.

5. Who does Kojo remind Maya of?
(a) Her son Guy.
(b) Her brother Bailey.
(c) Her friend Julian.
(d) Her steward Otu.

Short Answer Questions

1. After living with a friend in Accra, Maya and her son move to the:

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

3. What article is Maya asked to write when she looks for journalism work in Africa?

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

5. Who is Julian Mayfield?

(see the answer key)

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