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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When it's Dieter's turn to share a story with Maya and her guest, he tells a somewhat vulgar story about:
(a) Peace and war.
(b) Friends and enemies.
(c) Men and women.
(d) Angels and demons.

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

3. At Dieter's house, everyone is embarrassed when Dieter's mother starts to:
(a) Flirt with Torvash.
(b) Yell loudly at Torvash.
(c) Snore loudly.
(d) Sing patriotic songs.

4. "The Blacks" is the name of a:
(a) Poem Maya is writing.
(b) Play Maya is in.
(c) Book Maya is editing.
(d) Song Maya is learning.

5. Who is Torvash, whom Maya meets in Germany?
(a) Israeli actor on tour.
(b) Ghanaian dignitary on vacation.
(c) American ambassador who has a crush on her.
(d) Italian poet who admires her.

6. How does Maya respond to Sheikhali's final marriage request?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She says she already has a husband.
(c) She refuses.
(d) She says she'll think about it.

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

8. Who are some of the actors Maya works with in Europe?
(a) Cecily Tyson.
(b) All of them.
(c) James Earl Jones.
(d) Louis Gosset Jr.

9. What does Maya do when Sheikhali is more than two hours late for a date?
(a) Goes to a local hotel for dinner.
(b) Makes herself a sandwich and watches television.
(c) Visits her son at the university.
(d) Calls Sheikhali and leaves him an angry message.

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

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

12. After finishing up in Venice, Maya moves on to:
(a) Morocco.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Algeria.

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

14. When Maya brings her guest with her to the home of the German couple, how does the host react?
(a) With complete indifference.
(b) Somewhat surprised.
(c) He's pleased and welcomes the two warmly.
(d) With contempt.

15. Why is Maya happy that a tribal leader mistook her national identity?
(a) His error means she wins a bet with a colleague.
(b) She likes being mistaken for a native African.
(c) Americans are regarded poorly in the region.
(d) It shows her she's an adept actress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Dieter upset after Torvash tells his story?

2. What does Malcolm X say when he notices that Maya is upset?

3. What does Nana Nketsia ask of Maya?

4. Maya Angelou accompanies Malcolm X to the airport after his meeting with:

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

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