2. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:
(a) Write a poem honoring humanity.
(b) Volunteer at the library.
(c) Take care of herself and make friends.
(d) Create a sculpture as a gift for her son.

3. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?
(a) The U.S. President.
(b) Egyptian leaders.
(c) Ghana's government.
(d) Kenyan students.

4. Efua takes Maya to Aburi, a town near Accra, for what?
(a) Graduation ceremony.
(b) Birthday party.
(c) Thanksgiving feast.
(d) Baby naming ceremony.

5. When Maya first goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office, who does she want to talk with?
(a) The senior vice president of the company.
(b) The person who interviews local guests.
(c) The only American working there.
(d) The person who hires writers.

6. After Maya's friends Alice and Vicki tell the Chicago stockyard worker and his wife about life in Ghana, what does the man do?
(a) Applies for work immediately.
(b) Threatens to leave.
(c) Goes into a depression.
(d) Accuses them of lying.

7. How does Maya describe T.D. Bafoo and his wife as a couple?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Snooty.
(c) Loving.
(d) Funny.

8. Who does Kojo remind Maya of?
(a) Her son Guy.
(b) Her brother Bailey.
(c) Her steward Otu.
(d) Her friend Julian.

9. What language do Maya and Sheikhali prefer to converse in?
(a) Fante.
(b) Gonja.
(c) French.
(d) English.

10. How does Maya feel living in Africa?
(a) Accepted and not disciminated against.
(b) Like a second-class citizen.
(c) It's no different than living in the United States.
(d) Terribly homesick.

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

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

13. At the university, Professor J.H. Nketia is the chairman of what?
(a) Institute of African Studies.
(b) Institue of Global Perspectives.
(c) Department of Engineering.
(d) Department of Oceanographic Studies.

14. Why did Maya's friend, Vicki, move to Africa from America?
(a) To work with labor unions.
(b) To leave her abusive husband.
(c) To escape from her overprotective parents.
(d) To work on heritage preservation.

15. Maya Angelou is a world-renowned:
(a) Politician and ambassador.
(b) Singer, graphic designer, and sculptor.
(c) Minister and counselor.
(d) Poet, writer, and performer.