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

3. Why does Malcolm X plan to go before the General Assembly of the United Nations?
(a) To deliver his World Treatise for Civil Rights.
(b) To ask for an international children's olympics event.
(c) To present his case for black Americans.
(d) To request the release of political prisoners in Cuba.

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

5. What offer does Maya receive that would take her to Germany and Venice?
(a) To do a speaking tour.
(b) To take part in a play.
(c) To tour Europe with an ambassador.
(d) To write about a play.

6. Who is Torvash, whom Maya meets in Germany?
(a) Italian poet who admires her.
(b) American ambassador who has a crush on her.
(c) Israeli actor on tour.
(d) Ghanaian dignitary on vacation.

7. After Malcolm is whisked away at the airport, how do Maya and her friends feel?
(a) Awestruck.
(b) Deflated.
(c) Embittered.
(d) Elated.

8. After Maya tells Malcolm X why she is upset, how does he reply?
(a) He says he understands.
(b) He shakes his head and grows silent.
(c) He laughs loudly.
(d) He chastises her.

9. When Malcolm X speaks in Accra, what does he say has changed in his attitude towards whites?
(a) He now sees he has misunderstood whites.
(b) He believes no blacks can ever trust whites.
(c) He now has some white friends.
(d) He feels all whites are corrupt.

10. After living in Ghana for a time, why does Maya feel she needs to take a vacation away from this nation?
(a) To try new foods.
(b) To get away from Sheikhali.
(c) To see other parts of Africa.
(d) To clear her head.

11. In Ghana, who does Malcolm X ride with to the airport?
(a) Nana Nketsia and Maya's friend Alice.
(b) The Cuban ambassador and Maya Angelou.
(c) Maya Angelou and Julian Mayfield.
(d) The French ambassador.

12. How does Maya feel after helping to deliver a written protest to the first secretary of the embassy?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Elated.
(d) Victorious.

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

14. Why does Malcolm X approach the public figure who is leaving the hotel in Accra at the same time he is?
(a) To ask for his support.
(b) To argue with him.
(c) To get his autograph.
(d) To express his admiration.

15. How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village?
(a) The villagers are wary of her and keep their distance.
(b) She is given many chores to do to pay for her meals.
(c) The villagers stare at her with open, unabashed curiosity.
(d) She is welcomed warmly and shown much hospitality.