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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the German couple tells Maya she can bring whomever she wants as a guest, who does Maya choose?

2. Who is Torvash, whom Maya meets in Germany?

3. What did the Revolutionist Returnees plan in conjunction with Martin Luther King's march in Washington DC?

4. As Maya sets out to prepare for her job interview for a position at a diamond mine, what does she realize?

5. At Dieter's house, everyone is embarrassed when Dieter's mother starts to:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Maya is living in another continent, the Civil Rights Movement taking place in the U.S. remains near and dear to her heart. How does Maya Angelou remain active in and passionate about the Civil Rights Movement even though she's a whole continent away?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Maya's fierce independence creates both challenges and opportunities for her in Ghana.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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