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

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

3. What does Malcolm X say when asked why he came to Ghana?
(a) To meet with renowned university professors.
(b) To play soccer with Ghana's top team.
(c) To conduct further research in African studies.
(d) To gather support from governments.

4. How were Americans regarded in Ghana after an assassination attempt on the Ghanaian president?
(a) As heroes.
(b) As friends.
(c) With compassion.
(d) With suspicion.

5. What does Sheikhali say to Maya with regards to his tardiness?
(a) She has every reason to be upset.
(b) His car broke down.
(c) He overslept.
(d) She should not be upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alice, Maya's friend, decide to move to Ghana?

2. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?

3. After their meal on their first date, Sheikhali takes Maya to a hotel to:

4. What does Kojo say when Maya explains she has no funds?

5. Who are the "Revolutionist Returnees?"

(see the answer key)

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