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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to Maya and her friends, who else shows up to take Malcolm X to the airport?
(a) Ambassadors from several countries, including China and Cuba.
(b) The president of the university.
(c) The publisher of Accra's biggest newspaper.
(d) The captain of Ghana's national soccer team.

2. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?
(a) If she would like another job with twice the pay.
(b) If she would spy on her neighbors.
(c) If she would be willing to write a poem for the president.
(d) If she would recite a prayer at the church ceremony.

3. Why does Maya suggest that everyone tell a story at Dieter's house?
(a) She likes Torvash and doesn't want the visit to end.
(b) She has a fantastic story to share.
(c) So everyone could get to know each other better.
(d) To keep a close eye on Dieter.

4. After finishing up in Venice, Maya moves on to:
(a) Egypt.
(b) Algeria.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Morocco.

5. "The Blacks" is the name of a:
(a) Book Maya is editing.
(b) Song Maya is learning.
(c) Poem Maya is writing.
(d) Play Maya is in.

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

7. What story does Maya share at Dieter's house?
(a) Little Red Hen.
(b) Brer Rabbit.
(c) Three Little Pigs.
(d) Peter and the Wolf.

8. Who is Mamali?
(a) Sheikhali's assistant.
(b) Maya's mentor.
(c) Guy's professor.
(d) Efua's friend.

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

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

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

12. When it's Dieter's turn to share a story with Maya and her guest, he tells a somewhat vulgar story about:
(a) Angels and demons.
(b) Peace and war.
(c) Friends and enemies.
(d) Men and women.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Maya sets out to prepare for her job interview for a position at a diamond mine, what does she realize?

2. Why does Malcolm X approach the public figure who is leaving the hotel in Accra at the same time he is?

3. What does Sheikhali say to Maya regarding her intelligence?

4. Why is Dieter upset after Torvash tells his story?

5. How does Malcolm X respond when a university student asks how he can represent blacks when his skin is so light?

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