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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To thank Maya for finding her misplaced pay envelope, what does Grace Nuamah do?

2. What job does Maya's friend, Vicki, get in Africa?

3. Professor J.H. Nketia, a friend of Efua Sutherland, ends up giving Maya what?

4. Maya and her friends, Vicki and Alice, open up their home for whom?

5. What gift does Sheikhali send to Maya?

Short Essay Questions

1. After her time in Germany comes to an end, where does Maya travel to?

2. What happens to Comfort, Maya's hairstylist?

3. How is Maya treated when she goes to the Ghana Broadcasting office and asks to speak with the person who hires writers?

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

5. Explain why Kojo's family visits Maya.

6. Why does Malcolm X go to Ghana?

7. What changes Maya's plans, causing her to stay in Ghana indefinitely?

8. How are the Americans in Ghana regarded following an assassination attempt on the nation's president?

9. Why do the Revolutionist Returnees organize a march to the American Embassy?

10. What does Dieter ask of Maya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shed light on the meaning of the title chosen for this book, "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes." How does this title apply to the following? Be sure to cite examples from the book:

1. Living in a foreign country.

2. Finding similarities among diverse peoples.

3. Making an effort to meet people where they are.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the changes taking place in Ghana with the changes happening in the United States during the time period covered in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Maya's reasons for going to Africa.

1. What does she hope to find there?

2. Where does she end up?

3. Did she intend to live there? Why or why not?

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