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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. What does Comfort blame her misfortune upon?
(a) The poor condition of sidewalks.
(b) A curse.
(c) Poor parenting.
(d) The weather.

2. Why does Maya suggest that everyone tell a story at Dieter's house?
(a) She has a fantastic story to share.
(b) She likes Torvash and doesn't want the visit to end.
(c) To keep a close eye on Dieter.
(d) So everyone could get to know each other better.

3. After their meal on their first date, Sheikhali takes Maya to a hotel to:
(a) Meet dignitaries.
(b) Eat crepes.
(c) Listen to musicians.
(d) Dance.

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

5. Maya Angelou accompanies Malcolm X to the airport after his meeting with:
(a) The American ambassador.
(b) The university's chancellor.
(c) Ghana's star soccer player.
(d) Ghana's president.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maya feel living in Africa?

2. How long does the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees to support MLK's march take place?

3. What does Malcolm X say when he notices that Maya is upset?

4. What happens to Maya's son early in the story?

5. Kojo tells Maya that he wants to go to school where?

(see the answer key)

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