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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Malcolm X?

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

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

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

5. What does Malcolm X say when asked why he came to Ghana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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