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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7 (pages 184-208).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This book recounts the author's years in:
(a) Kenya.
(b) Cameroon.
(c) Rwanda.
(d) Ghana.

2. What does Guy do when Maya becomes angry and tries to assert her maternal authority?
(a) He hugs her and tells her to cut it out.
(b) He walks away.
(c) He knocks over a chair.
(d) He tells her to mind her own business.

3. When it is Torvash's turn to tell a story, he talks about a German officer who had a:
(a) Wooden leg.
(b) Silver cane.
(c) Glass eye.
(d) Gold pocket watch.

4. Who are some of the actors Maya works with in Europe?
(a) James Earl Jones.
(b) Louis Gosset Jr.
(c) All of them.
(d) Cecily Tyson.

5. What gift does Sheikhali send to Maya?
(a) Gold necklace.
(b) Car.
(c) Pearl earrings.
(d) Refrigerator.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the receptionist at the Ghana Broadcasting office treat Maya?

2. What offer does Maya receive that would take her to Germany and Venice?

3. How does Maya correct one of Nana Nketsia's daughters?

4. "The Blacks" is the name of a:

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

(see the answer key)

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