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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. After Maya's disagreement with Guy regarding his girlfriend, she realizes that she must:
(a) Use reverse psychology.
(b) Give him space.
(c) Talk to the girlfriend.
(d) Give him an ultimatum.

2. When Malcolm X speaks in Accra, what does he say has changed in his attitude towards whites?
(a) He feels all whites are corrupt.
(b) He now sees he has misunderstood whites.
(c) He now has some white friends.
(d) He believes no blacks can ever trust whites.

3. How does the receptionist at the Ghana Broadcasting office treat Maya?
(a) Refuses to talk with her.
(b) Rudely.
(c) Patiently.
(d) Offers her a soda.

4. Which of the following is not a prominent theme in the book?
(a) Discrimination.
(b) Discovery.
(c) Redemption.
(d) Frivolity.

5. The chapter that deals with Malcolm X underlines what prominent theme in the book?
(a) Religious tolerance.
(b) Racism.
(c) Apartheid.
(d) The gender divide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maya's son do after his release from the hospital?

2. Why did Maya first go to the office of the Ghanaian Times?

3. As they share a meal at a local restaurant, Sheikhali tells Maya that he was a:

4. Who are the "Revolutionist Returnees?"

5. In Ghana, who does Malcolm X ride with to the airport?

(see the answer key)

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