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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. When Maya and her friends talk with a couple who have just arrived from the United States, what do they tell the couple?
(a) The food in Ghana is terrible.
(b) Life in Ghana is easy.
(c) Ghanaian cuisine is the best food they've ever had.
(d) Life in Ghana is hard.

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

3. Where is Maya's son studying?
(a) University of Douala.
(b) University of Nairobi.
(c) National University of Rwanda.
(d) University of Ghana.

4. Why is Dieter upset after Torvash tells his story?
(a) He has a glass eye.
(b) He had lost his treasured pocket watch.
(c) He feels Torvash is making fun of his wooden leg.
(d) He doesn't like it when people mention his cane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise do T.D. Bafoo and his wife make to Maya?

2. When the German couple tells Maya she can bring whomever she wants as a guest, who does Maya choose?

3. Which of the following best describes Maya?

4. This book recounts the author's years in:

5. What else does Professor J.H. Nketia help Maya with?

(see the answer key)

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