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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Malcolm X say when he notices that Maya is upset?
(a) Asks if she's sad because he has to leave.
(b) Tells her she should be happy.
(c) Asks why she's upset.
(d) Tells her she has no reason to feel sorry for herself.

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

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

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

9. 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.

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

11. What does Sheikhali say to Maya with regards to his tardiness?
(a) His car broke down.
(b) She has every reason to be upset.
(c) He overslept.
(d) She should not be upset.

12. When friends ask Maya to sing for the visiting Liberian president, how does she react?
(a) Grows silent and pensive.
(b) Reluctantly agrees.
(c) Jumps up and down with glee.
(d) Nearly faints with disbelief.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "The Blacks" is the name of a:

3. Who joins the event organized by the Revolutionist Returnees in Ghana to be held during Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?

4. Who listens to Malcolm X when he visits Accra while Maya lives there?

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

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