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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 request the release of political prisoners in Cuba.
(c) To present his case for black Americans.
(d) To ask for an international children's olympics event.

2. Maya is concerned about her son because she hears that his girlfriend is:
(a) A married woman.
(b) Sixteen-years-old.
(c) The president's sister.
(d) Older than she is.

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

4. Maya is approached by a German man and his wife. They invite her to:
(a) Dinner.
(b) Lunch.
(c) A movie.
(d) A play.

5. Why does Malcolm X refuse to dance during a party in his honor given by the Ghana Press Club?
(a) He believes dancing is undignified.
(b) It is against his religious upbringing.
(c) He dances only with his wife, and she is not present.
(d) He cannot celebrate when fellow African-Americans are suffering.

6. What public figure is leaving the hotel in Accra at the same time that Malcolm X is leaving?
(a) James Earl Jones.
(b) Sidney Poitier.
(c) Muhammad Ali.
(d) George Foreman.

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

8. When Maya confronts her son about his girlfriend, what does he say?
(a) He's always liked older women.
(b) He sees nothing wrong with dating someone so young.
(c) He's a man and can make his own decisions.
(d) Maya would like the girlfriend if they met.

9. The public figure who leaves the Accra hotel at the same time as Malcolm X ends up:
(a) Embracing him warmly.
(b) Falling and getting a concussion.
(c) Chastising him.
(d) Tripping over a suitcase.

10. How does Maya react to Nana Nketsia's request?
(a) With silence.
(b) She's disappointed.
(c) She's excited.
(d) With confusion.

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

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

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

14. What does Malcolm X say when asked why he came to Ghana?
(a) To conduct further research in African studies.
(b) To play soccer with Ghana's top team.
(c) To gather support from governments.
(d) To meet with renowned university professors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The chapter that deals with Malcolm X underlines what prominent theme in the book?

2. Who is Mamali?

3. Upon his request, what does Maya sing to the Liberian president?

4. Why does Maya suggest that everyone tell a story at Dieter's house?

5. When Maya brings her guest with her to the home of the German couple, how does the host react?

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