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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 128-146).

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) Create a sculpture as a gift for her son.
(b) Take care of herself and make friends.
(c) Volunteer at the library.
(d) Write a poem honoring humanity.

2. Why does Nana Nketsia go to Maya's house?
(a) To escort her to his home.
(b) To invite her to a church ceremony.
(c) To ask questions about a crime.
(d) To ask her to attend a writer's conference.

3. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?
(a) Editor of the Ghanaian Times.
(b) President of the University of Ghana.
(c) Director of Ghana's YMCA.
(d) Owner of Ristorante Ghana Primavera.

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

5. After listening to the negative talk going on in the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, how does she react?
(a) Stands up indignantly and slaps the Englishman.
(b) Erupts in anger and accuses the group of being ignorant.
(c) Shakes her head and walks away.
(d) Laughs heartily and tells everyone they're funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who listens to Malcolm X when he visits Accra while Maya lives there?

2. What does Sheikhali say to Maya regarding her intelligence?

3. What does Maya dislike about Sheikhali?

4. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?

5. Why did Maya first go to the office of the Ghanaian Times?

(see the answer key)

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