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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kotchikpa is surprised to find that ____________________ has been in on the plot all along.
(a) Mama.
(b) Big Guy.
(c) Monsieur Abraham.
(d) Raphael.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT something Maisha had when she left for work a few days ago?
(a) Newly bleached skin.
(b) Freshly applied perm.
(c) Pair of black jeans.
(d) Long artificial fingernails.

4. What does Baba do to the taxi driver?
(a) Hits him on the head.
(b) Takes his money.
(c) Spills wine on him.
(d) Begs for money.

5. What do the twins drink until they get sick?
(a) Beer.
(b) Hot cocoa.
(c) Soda.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Fofo Kpee take the children on their first ride on the motorcycle?

2. What does Jinga do when Maisha leaves?

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

4. How does Maisha make money for the family?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maisha's physical appearance symbolize her stolen innocence derived from her beauty?

2. Who are Kotchikpa and Yewa?

3. What treats does Fofo Kpee give to the children and what do they think is the occasion for the goodies?

4. What is the true extent of Mama's gratitude toward Maisha when she gets on her knees to thank her daughter?

5. Why is Maisha a prostitute at the age of twelve?

6. Why would Kotchikpa think that the motorcycle is a reward from God?

7. Why does Mama try to break into Maisha's trunk?

8. How do Jigana and his siblings get money from people on the streets?

9. How does Fofo Kpee explain the delivery of the new motorcycle to the children?

10. Who is Fofo Kpee?

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