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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. Why does Maya invite a hairdresser to her home?
(a) She's terribly lonely and wants a new friend.
(b) She wants to hear gossip about the locals.
(c) She would like the hairdresser to meet her son.
(d) She wants her hair done in the fashion of Ghanaian women.

2. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?
(a) Buys Maya a purse.
(b) Treats Maya to lunch.
(c) Writes a poem for Maya.
(d) Takes Maya to the movies.

3. At the start of the story, what is Maya's predominant feeling about what happens to her son?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Anger.
(d) Elation.

4. What else does Professor J.H. Nketia help Maya with?
(a) Contacting the president.
(b) Learning the language.
(c) Finding a car.
(d) Running a campaign.

5. Why has Kojo's family come from Akwapim to speak with Maya?
(a) To thank her.
(b) To ask her to move to Akwapim.
(c) To interview her.
(d) To meet an American.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:

3. What does Sheikhali want Maya to do for his children?

4. Not long after their first meeting, what does Sheikhali ask Maya?

5. Who does Kojo remind Maya of?

(see the answer key)

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