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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Maya takes a trip into the bush and meets with a tribal leader, where does the man think Maya is from?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Liberia.
(d) Canada.

4. When Maya and Torvash find themselves alone at Dieter's house, what does Torvash say about their host?
(a) They're old friends.
(b) He's old and senile.
(c) He's probably a Nazi.
(d) He's a spy.

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

6. Upon his request, what does Maya sing to the Liberian president?
(a) How Great Thou Art.
(b) Amazing Grace.
(c) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
(d) Nearer, My God, To Thee.

7. What are the names of the newlyweds Maya stays with while visiting a small African village?
(a) Mercy and Kayne.
(b) Grace and Kante.
(c) Patience and Kwame.
(d) Hope and Kobina.

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

9. What is Dunkwa?
(a) Small village Maya visits.
(b) Maya's name in Fanti.
(c) A regional dialect.
(d) Traditional rice and vegetable dish.

10. Maya Angelou accompanies Malcolm X to the airport after his meeting with:
(a) The university's chancellor.
(b) The American ambassador.
(c) Ghana's president.
(d) Ghana's star soccer player.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After living in Ghana for a time, why does Maya feel she needs to take a vacation away from this nation?

2. By meeting and getting to know Malcolm X, Maya finds her own opinions:

3. Who helped Julian Mayfield eat sausages he received from America?

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

5. What does Malcolm X say when asked why he came to Ghana?

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