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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise do T.D. Bafoo and his wife make to Maya?
(a) To look for a suitable husband for her.
(b) To help her discover a deeper part of Ghana.
(c) To pay for her trip back to the United States.
(d) To serve as mentors for her son.

2. While watching dancers at the festival in Aburi, what does Maya notice?
(a) She wore the wrong shoes.
(b) Everyone is wearing something green.
(c) She finds a large man across the room to be attractive.
(d) Her friend Efua is an amazing dancer.

3. What article is Maya asked to write when she looks for journalism work in Africa?
(a) American Cuisine.
(b) African Heritage.
(c) America Today.
(d) Reflections of Africa.

4. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?
(a) President of the University of Ghana.
(b) Director of Ghana's YMCA.
(c) Owner of Ristorante Ghana Primavera.
(d) Editor of the Ghanaian Times.

5. Which of the following best describes Maya?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Shy.
(c) Meek.
(d) Obsessive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Not long after their first meeting, what does Sheikhali ask Maya?

2. When Maya first goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office, who does she want to talk with?

3. Following what happens to Maya's son, Efua Sutherland gives her permission to what?

4. Back at the YMCA, what does Maya convince the cook to bring to one of the women dining there?

5. Why did Maya's friend, Vicki, move to Africa from America?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maya react to Sheikhali's ongoing marriage proposals?

2. How is Maya treated by the villagers at Dunkwa?

3. What does Maya dislike about Sheikhali?

4. How does Maya react to Kojo's request?

5. How does Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's new president, regard the Americans who have moved to his country?

6. Who is Malcolm X?

7. While in Ghana, who does Malcolm X end up meeting with?

8. Describe the thanksgiving feast Maya attends in Aburi.

9. Why doesn't Malcolm X celebrate during a party the Ghana Press Club throws in his honor?

10. What does Maya do in order to look more like Ghanaian women?

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