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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 128-146).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malcolm X refuse to dance during a party in his honor given by the Ghana Press Club?
(a) He cannot celebrate when fellow African-Americans are suffering.
(b) He dances only with his wife, and she is not present.
(c) He believes dancing is undignified.
(d) It is against his religious upbringing.

2. This book recounts the author's years in:
(a) Ghana.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Cameroon.
(d) Rwanda.

3. When Malcolm X speaks in Accra, what does he say has changed in his attitude towards whites?
(a) He believes no blacks can ever trust whites.
(b) He feels all whites are corrupt.
(c) He now sees he has misunderstood whites.
(d) He now has some white friends.

4. 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 cannot accept it in any form.
(d) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What public figure is leaving the hotel in Accra at the same time that Malcolm X is leaving?

2. What major movement is happening in the United States while Maya lives in Africa?

3. Who is Julian Mayfield?

4. Where is Maya's son studying?

5. What article is Maya asked to write when she looks for journalism work in Africa?

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