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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 32-58).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the university, Professor J.H. Nketia is the chairman of what?
(a) Institue of Global Perspectives.
(b) Department of Engineering.
(c) Institute of African Studies.
(d) Department of Oceanographic Studies.

2. After being treated poorly by some in Ghana, Maya wonders what?
(a) If it's because her ancestors were slaves.
(b) If she can go back to the United States.
(c) If she's being overly sensitive.
(d) If she should write a letter to the editor.

3. How does the author feel about discrimination?
(a) She tolerates it when it's convenient.
(b) She understands why some choose to discriminate.
(c) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.
(d) She cannot accept it in any form.

4. In the Senior Common Room discussion Maya walks into, she hears an Englishman and a Ghanaian speaking rudely about what?
(a) Kenyan students.
(b) Egyptian leaders.
(c) Ghana's government.
(d) The U.S. President.

5. Maya's steward introduces her to Kojo. Who is Kojo?
(a) Homeless man looking for food.
(b) Famous Ghanaian photographer.
(c) World renowned cook.
(d) Young boy looking for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the receptionist at the Ghana Broadcasting office treat Maya?

2. Who is Julian Mayfield?

3. Once she realizes that her son is going to be all right after what happens to him unexpectedly, Maya starts to:

4. Where does Maya move to with her friends Alice and Vicki?

5. Who was T.D. Kwesi Bafoo?

(see the answer key)

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