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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. How does Maisha make money for the family?
(a) She works in the fields.
(b) She is a prostitute.
(c) She cleans houses.
(d) She sews.

2. How old is Kotchikpa?
(a) 18.
(b) 22.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

3. How does Maisha arrive home the next morning?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A Jaguar.
(c) An old taxi.
(d) A bike.

4. Why do the children take Baby to town with them?
(a) They want to buy her some ice cream.
(b) People give more money when Baby is with them.
(c) The store owner gives them candy.
(d) They can teach her songs.

5. What does Jigana think he should have done to help support the family?
(a) Delivered newspapers.
(b) Worked at the hatchery.
(c) Joined a street gang.
(d) Worked at McDonald's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fofo Kpee tells the children that they have _________________ who want to adopt them.

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

3. Which is NOT one of the things that Jinga does when Maisha leaves?

4. What do the family members do when they eat the food that Maisha has brought home?

5. How old is Maisha?

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