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1.What writing technique does Maya Angelou use to help the reader picture the diverse culture of Ghana?
A.lively dialogue
B.vivid descriptive details
C.persuasive devices
D.facts and statistics



2.What is Angelou's reaction after passing near the Cape Coast Castle?
A.awe and fear of the huge dungeons
B.enchantment and fascination with storybook castles
C.hatred and revenge toward slave traders
D.self-pity and sorrow for her unknown relatives



3.Why did Angelou choose Dunkwa as her first journey?
A.She hoped to find gold there.
B.A student had spoken highly of the town's virtues.
C.She wanted to avoid crowded streets.
D.Her car ran out of gas in Dunkwa.



4.What did the group of visitors at Kobina and Foriwa's home think of Angelou?
A.that she was old enough to have a little wisdom
B.that she spoke like a person from their country
C.that she was a distant relative of the family
D.that she was a talented writer

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