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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. When the German couple tells Maya she can bring whomever she wants as a guest, who does Maya choose?
(a) A black Jew she sees sitting at the bar.
(b) Her dance coach.
(c) One of her American friends from the play.
(d) Her son Guy.

5. 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) Somewhat surprised.
(d) He's pleased and welcomes the two warmly.

Short Answer Questions

1. The public figure who leaves the Accra hotel at the same time as Malcolm X ends up:

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

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

4. What does Guy do when Maya becomes angry and tries to assert her maternal authority?

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

(see the answer keys)

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