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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. As they share a meal at a local restaurant, Sheikhali tells Maya that he was a:
(a) Newspaper reporter.
(b) Beet farmer.
(c) University professor.
(d) Cattle baron.

2. What does Kojo say when Maya explains she has no funds?
(a) He wants to hire her.
(b) He thanks her nonetheless.
(c) He'll work for tips.
(d) He's not looking for a job.

3. How do the people of Ghana feel about the migration of American blacks to their nation?
(a) They welcome the newcomers with open arms.
(b) They don't trust any foreigners.
(c) They are more concerned with their own troubles.
(d) They want all the newcomers to go back home.

4. Who is Julian Mayfield?
(a) Professor of Maya's son.
(b) Friend of Maya's.
(c) Maya's son's doctor.
(d) Maya's boss.

5. Not long after their first meeting, what does Sheikhali ask Maya?
(a) To marry him.
(b) If she's ever been to Egypt.
(c) To work as his translator.
(d) Why she left the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Malcolm X speaks in Accra, what does he say has changed in his attitude towards whites?

2. Maya's steward introduces her to Kojo. Who is Kojo?

3. How does the author feel about discrimination?

4. What is Maya's son's name?

5. Why does Maya feel angry towards Shirley Graham Du Bois?

(see the answer key)

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