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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 147-184).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Torvash, whom Maya meets in Germany?
(a) Israeli actor on tour.
(b) American ambassador who has a crush on her.
(c) Ghanaian dignitary on vacation.
(d) Italian poet who admires her.

2. After living with a friend in Accra, Maya and her son move to the:
(a) YMCA.
(b) Legassi Gardens Apartments.
(c) Motel Six.
(d) Crystal Hostel.

3. The public figure who leaves the Accra hotel at the same time as Malcolm X ends up:
(a) Tripping over a suitcase.
(b) Embracing him warmly.
(c) Chastising him.
(d) Falling and getting a concussion.

4. Following Maya's reaction to the Senior Common Room discussion, what does the steward do?
(a) Apologizes to the Englishman.
(b) Applauds her.
(c) Laughs out loud.
(d) Reprimands her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?

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

3. How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village?

4. What does Sheikhali want Maya to do for his children?

5. Who is Mamali?

(see the answer key)

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