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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malcolm X plan to go before the General Assembly of the United Nations?
(a) To deliver his World Treatise for Civil Rights.
(b) To present his case for black Americans.
(c) To ask for an international children's olympics event.
(d) To request the release of political prisoners in Cuba.

2. How does Maya correct one of Nana Nketsia's daughters?
(a) She gently corrects her usage of past and present tenses.
(b) She gently corrects her English pronunciation.
(c) She asks the girl to refer to her by her last name, not her first.
(d) She asks the girl to call her "Mrs." instead of "Lady."

3. When Dieter asks Maya to buy artwork for him in Ghana, she:
(a) Says she'll think about it.
(b) Refuses.
(c) Agrees.
(d) Laughs sarcastically.

4. How does Maya react to Nana Nketsia's request?
(a) With confusion.
(b) With silence.
(c) She's excited.
(d) She's disappointed.

5. Maya is approached by a German man and his wife. They invite her to:
(a) Dinner.
(b) A movie.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A play.

6. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?
(a) If she would be willing to write a poem for the president.
(b) If she would spy on her neighbors.
(c) If she would recite a prayer at the church ceremony.
(d) If she would like another job with twice the pay.

7. What is the time difference between Washington DC and Ghana?
(a) One hour.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) Seven hours.
(d) Three hours.

8. When friends ask Maya to sing for the visiting Liberian president, how does she react?
(a) Jumps up and down with glee.
(b) Reluctantly agrees.
(c) Grows silent and pensive.
(d) Nearly faints with disbelief.

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

10. Sheikhali says that by offering to marry Maya, he is:
(a) Being very honorable.
(b) Revealing his deep love and devotion.
(c) Bridging the gap between Africa and America.
(d) Doing her a favor.

11. What does Guy do when Maya becomes angry and tries to assert her maternal authority?
(a) He walks away.
(b) He knocks over a chair.
(c) He tells her to mind her own business.
(d) He hugs her and tells her to cut it out.

12. How is Maya treated when she visits a small African village?
(a) The villagers are wary of her and keep their distance.
(b) She is welcomed warmly and shown much hospitality.
(c) The villagers stare at her with open, unabashed curiosity.
(d) She is given many chores to do to pay for her meals.

13. As Maya sets out to prepare for her job interview for a position at a diamond mine, what does she realize?
(a) Her translation skills are lacking.
(b) She may not be qualified because her education stopped at high school.
(c) She hasn't updated her resume in 14 years.
(d) She really does not want to relocate to another city.

14. After Malcolm is whisked away at the airport, how do Maya and her friends feel?
(a) Awestruck.
(b) Elated.
(c) Embittered.
(d) Deflated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By meeting and getting to know Malcolm X, Maya finds her own opinions:

2. Maya is concerned about her son because she hears that his girlfriend is:

3. Why does Malcolm X refuse to dance during a party in his honor given by the Ghana Press Club?

4. How does Malcolm X feel after his encounter with the public figure outside their hotel?

5. Who listens to Malcolm X when he visits Accra while Maya lives there?

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