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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sheikhali speak to Maya through Mamali?
(a) To more accurately express his emotions.
(b) Mamali is fluent in English.
(c) Maya's phone message has angered him.
(d) He is embarassed to speak directly because he's so late.

2. Who is Nana Nketsia?
(a) Star of Ghana's top soap opera.
(b) Leader of Ghana's Anglican Church.
(c) Adviser to the president.
(d) Chief of police.

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

4. Sheikhali says that by offering to marry Maya, he is:
(a) Bridging the gap between Africa and America.
(b) Revealing his deep love and devotion.
(c) Being very honorable.
(d) Doing her a favor.

5. Why is Maya happy that a tribal leader mistook her national identity?
(a) It shows her she's an adept actress.
(b) Americans are regarded poorly in the region.
(c) His error means she wins a bet with a colleague.
(d) She likes being mistaken for a native African.

6. When Maya brings her guest with her to the home of the German couple, how does the host react?
(a) Somewhat surprised.
(b) With contempt.
(c) He's pleased and welcomes the two warmly.
(d) With complete indifference.

7. What did the Revolutionist Returnees plan in conjunction with Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?
(a) A television party at Nana Nketsia's home to watch the march.
(b) A 24-hour prayer vigil to help protect Martin Luther King.
(c) A candlelight peace vigil outside Maya's house.
(d) Their own march to the American Embassy.

8. Who helped Julian Mayfield eat sausages he received from America?
(a) Nana and his children.
(b) Sheikhali and his assistants.
(c) Guy and his college friends.
(d) Maya and her roommates.

9. Who joins the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees in Ghana to be held during Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?
(a) Chinese, Australian, Brazilian, and Haitian immigrants.
(b) Farmers, teachers, volunteers, college students, and vacationers.
(c) Dignitaries, ambassadors, professors, and Ghana's president.
(d) Families, groups of preschoolers, and newlyweds.

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

11. When it is Torvash's turn to tell a story, he talks about a German officer who had a:
(a) Silver cane.
(b) Wooden leg.
(c) Gold pocket watch.
(d) Glass eye.

12. How does Maya correct one of Nana Nketsia's daughters?
(a) She gently corrects her English pronunciation.
(b) She gently corrects her usage of past and present tenses.
(c) She asks the girl to call her "Mrs." instead of "Lady."
(d) She asks the girl to refer to her by her last name, not her first.

13. What does Sheikhali say to Maya regarding her intelligence?
(a) She reads too many books.
(b) She is book smart.
(c) He is in tremendous awe of her vast wealth of knowledge.
(d) She is infinitely smarter than him.

14. How long does the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees to support MLK's march take place?
(a) All night and through the morning and early afternoon.
(b) Three days.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) All afternoon and into early evening.

15. What does Guy do when Maya becomes angry and tries to assert her maternal authority?
(a) He tells her to mind her own business.
(b) He walks away.
(c) He hugs her and tells her to cut it out.
(d) He knocks over a chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are some of the actors Maya works with in Europe?

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

3. Maya is approached by a German man and his wife. They invite her to:

4. How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village?

5. "The Blacks" is the name of a:

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