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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Even though Kotchikpa no longer wants to travel to Gabon with Mama and Papa, Yewa is still allured by Western food and ___________________.
(a) Jeans.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) IPods.
(d) Theme parks.

3. Where does Fofo Kpee keep the motorcycle?
(a) In the garage.
(b) In the drive.
(c) In a shed.
(d) In the house.

4. 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.

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

6. Where are the children kept after the motorcycle accident?
(a) A hospital room.
(b) A clinic.
(c) Their bedroom.
(d) The church basement.

7. Mama and Papa bring new siblings named _________________________.
(a) Angelina and Frank.
(b) Antoinette and Paul.
(c) Elaine and Andrew.
(d) Michael and Melanie.

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

9. What is a tout?
(a) A solicitor.
(b) A chef.
(c) A politician.
(d) A thief.

10. Why does Yewa not want to go to school?
(a) She doesn't like to get up early.
(b) She is bored.
(c) She doesn't like her teacher.
(d) She doesn't want to leave the motorcycle.

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

12. What does Naema do to Baby while out begging to keep him dry?
(a) Puts a hoodie on him.
(b) Wraps him in plastic bags.
(c) Holds an umbrella over him.
(d) Puts a newspaper over him.

13. What does Fofo do one night that frightens the children?
(a) Cuts his arms with a knife.
(b) Ties them to their beds.
(c) Sets the house on fire.
(d) He masturbates near their beds.

14. Maisha snaps at Jinga for ______________________.
(a) Looking in her purse.
(b) Playing music too loud.
(c) Stepping on her foot.
(d) Trying to wish her goodnight.

15. What does Fofo tell Kotchikpa about Mama and Papa?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They no longer want him.
(c) They have moved away.
(d) They are bad people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Naema?

2. Why will Fofo Kpee not allow any windows in the house to be opened?

3. Fofo Kpee tells the congregation that his new riches come from ______________________.

4. Which sibling of Maisha's is the only one she will allow to hang out on the street with her?

5. Where does Maisha keep all her belongings?

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