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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Maya sets out to prepare for her job interview for a position at a diamond mine, what does she realize?
(a) She may not be qualified because her education stopped at high school.
(b) She hasn't updated her resume in 14 years.
(c) She really does not want to relocate to another city.
(d) Her translation skills are lacking.

2. 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 feels all whites are corrupt.
(c) He believes no blacks can ever trust whites.
(d) He now has some white friends.

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

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

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

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

7. How does Malcolm X feel after his encounter with the public figure outside their hotel?
(a) Victorious.
(b) Sad.
(c) Elated.
(d) Concerned.

8. Why does Maya feel angry towards Shirley Graham Du Bois?
(a) Shirley did not let Maya speak to Malcolm at the press party.
(b) Shirley stopped Maya from delivering a letter to Malcolm.
(c) Shirley had refused Maya's attempts to arrange a meeting between her and Malcolm.
(d) Shirley spoke very poorly about Malcolm and the Revolutionist Returnees.

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

10. When Malcolm X goes to talk in Accra, he has just completed a pilgrimage to where?
(a) Nazareth.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Mecca.
(d) Medina.

11. Who is Malcolm X?
(a) Civil Rights leader.
(b) Professor of African-American history.
(c) Sports figure.
(d) Official U.S. ambassador.

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

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

14. How does Maya respond to Sheikhali's final marriage request?
(a) She says she already has a husband.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She says she'll think about it.
(d) She refuses.

15. What is the time difference between Washington DC and Ghana?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Seven hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) One hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. When it's Dieter's turn to share a story with Maya and her guest, he tells a somewhat vulgar story about:

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

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

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

5. What offer does Maya receive that would take her to Germany and Venice?

(see the answer keys)

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