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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. Maya meets Efua Sutherland, who is head of what?
(a) Kenya's Volunteer Corps.
(b) Ghana's National Theatre.
(c) Cameroon's Art Association.
(d) Rwanda's Red Cross.

2. The public figure who leaves the Accra hotel at the same time as Malcolm X ends up:
(a) Chastising him.
(b) Falling and getting a concussion.
(c) Tripping over a suitcase.
(d) Embracing him warmly.

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

4. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?
(a) Mid sixties.
(b) Late seventies.
(c) Mid forties.
(d) Late nineties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Maya's disagreement with Guy regarding his girlfriend, she realizes that she must:

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

3. Why does Efua tell Maya Africa is falling apart?

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

5. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?

(see the answer key)

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