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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Malcolm X plan to go before the General Assembly of the United Nations?

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

3. What offer does Maya receive that would take her to Germany and Venice?

4. When Malcolm X speaks in Accra, what does he say has changed in his attitude towards whites?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe two major conflicts presented in this book. For each conflict, answer the following:

1. Is it internal or external?

2. How does this conflict affect the author?

3. What resources does she tap into to handle the conflict?

4. In the end, is the conflict resolved? If so, how?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Maya Angelou with the following people:

1. Her friend Efua.

2. Her suitor Sheikhali.

3. Civil Rights Movement leader Malcolm X.

Essay Topic 3

Despite the challenges Maya faces as she adjusts to living in Ghana, she experiences times when she feels like an integral, vital part of the extended African community. Pinpoint and describe three instances when the author feels very much a part of Africa.

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