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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7 (pages 184-208).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major movement is happening in the United States while Maya lives in Africa?
(a) Children's rights.
(b) Gay rights.
(c) Immigration rights.
(d) Civil rights.

2. What indiscretion has Comfort committed?
(a) Dating an underage man.
(b) Having an affair with a married man.
(c) Stealing expensive canned goods from the store.
(d) Spreading false rumors about her neighbor.

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

4. This memoir covers the author's life during which time frame?
(a) Mid forties.
(b) Late seventies.
(c) Late nineties.
(d) Mid sixties.

5. When Maya confronts her son about his girlfriend, what does he say?
(a) He's always liked older women.
(b) Maya would like the girlfriend if they met.
(c) He sees nothing wrong with dating someone so young.
(d) He's a man and can make his own decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Blacks" is the name of a:

2. Why does a bridge that Maya and her fellow travelers come upon frighten her?

3. Why does Maya feel angry towards Shirley Graham Du Bois?

4. What is the time difference between Washington DC and Ghana?

5. Why has Kojo's family come from Akwapim to speak with Maya?

(see the answer key)

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