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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. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?
(a) Mid sixties.
(b) Mid forties.
(c) Late nineties.
(d) Late seventies.

2. Why does Sheikhali speak to Maya through Mamali?
(a) To more accurately express his emotions.
(b) Mamali is fluent in English.
(c) Maya's phone message has angered him.
(d) He is embarassed to speak directly because he's so late.

3. Where is Maya's son studying?
(a) University of Nairobi.
(b) University of Douala.
(c) University of Ghana.
(d) National University of Rwanda.

4. Why does Alice, Maya's friend, decide to move to Ghana?
(a) To fulfill a promise she made to her dying mother.
(b) To work as a social worker.
(c) To find a husband.
(d) To help endangered species.

5. In Aburi, Maya and her friend watch a parade where Maya especially enjoys what?
(a) Australian didgeridoos.
(b) Beating drums.
(c) Blaring horns.
(d) Spanish guitars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village?

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

4. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?

5. Maya learns that Kojo's family are middle class:

(see the answer key)

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