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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (pages 58-93).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maya's son do after his release from the hospital?
(a) Moves in with Maya.
(b) Travels to Tanzania.
(c) Takes up playing the guitar.
(d) Gets a job at a local restaurant.

3. After Maya's visit with Efua Sutherland, she goes to the hospital and finds that:
(a) Her son is in good spirits and doing well.
(b) They desperately need volunteers.
(c) There is a severe staff shortage.
(d) Her son has been moved to another hospital.

4. Maya learns that Kojo's family are middle class:
(a) Construction workers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Restaurant cooks.
(d) Farmers.

5. How does Maya feel living in Africa?
(a) It's no different than living in the United States.
(b) Like a second-class citizen.
(c) Accepted and not disciminated against.
(d) Terribly homesick.

Short Answer Questions

1. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?

2. What does Maya dislike about Sheikhali?

3. Why did Maya's friend, Vicki, move to Africa from America?

4. Efua takes Maya to Aburi, a town near Accra, for what?

5. How were Americans regarded in Ghana after an assassination attempt on the Ghanaian president?

(see the answer key)

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