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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Parents' Bedroom (Rwanda).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama do for her children when they are hungry on Christmas morning?
(a) Makes oatmeal.
(b) Gives them toast.
(c) Takes them out for breakfast.
(d) Gives them glue to sniff.

2. What does Maman do to Jean before leaving the house?
(a) Combs his hair.
(b) Tucks him into bed.
(c) Sprays perfume on him.
(d) Reads him a story.

3. How old are the girls in the story?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 6.

4. What is notable about the man in #39?
(a) He is deaf.
(b) He has white hair.
(c) He has a scar on his face.
(d) He is crippled.

5. What does Madam Aniema do to the soldier to calm him down?
(a) Sings to him.
(b) Sprinkles holy water on him.
(c) Rubs his hands.
(d) Offers him some food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Yusuf?

2. One day, the narrator smells ________________ in the apartment.

3. How does Maisha arrive home the next morning?

4. What noise does Monique hear coming from the kitchen?

5. Why is Monique encouraged to leave the house?

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