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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) Volunteer at the library.
(c) Take care of herself and make friends.
(d) Write a poem honoring humanity.

2. What does Kojo's family give Maya?
(a) A typewriter.
(b) Bags of flour.
(c) Books.
(d) Fruits and vegetables.

3. 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.

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

5. Who listens to Malcolm X when he visits Accra while Maya lives there?
(a) Nigerians.
(b) Canadians.
(c) Liberians.
(d) Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following Maya's reaction to the Senior Common Room discussion, what does the steward do?

2. What does Malcolm X say when asked why he came to Ghana?

3. Where is Maya's son studying?

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

5. In Ghana, Maya is invited to an "outdooring." What is an outdooring?

(see the answer key)

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