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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fattening for Gabon (Benin).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama suggest giving the neighbors for Christmas?
(a) A liter of petrol.
(b) A fruitcake.
(c) Wine.
(d) Cookies.

2. Which of the following does Mama NOT do when Maisha smiles at her?
(a) Kisses her hand.
(b) Falls to her knees.
(c) Slaps her.
(d) Cries.

3. Fofo Kpee tells the children that they have _________________ who want to adopt them.
(a) Church members.
(b) Godparents.
(c) Friends.
(d) Neighbors.

4. With what does Mama spray down the house?
(a) Pine-Sol.
(b) Water.
(c) Lysol.
(d) Insecticide.

5. What new name does Mama give to Yewa?
(a) Mary.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Patty.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Naema's boyfriend give her on Christmas?

2. Fattening for Gabon starts with the line, "Selling your child or nephew could be more difficult than selling ________________________."

3. What is a tout?

4. Why does Yewa not want to go to school?

5. How old is Yewa?

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