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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 is a prostitute.
(b) She works in the fields.
(c) She cleans houses.
(d) She sews.

2. Fattening for Gabon starts with the line, "Selling your child or nephew could be more difficult than selling ________________________."
(a) Sea shells.
(b) A car.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Other kids.

3. Why have the children not seen their parents for two years?
(a) They are at boarding school.
(b) The children are in foster care.
(c) The parents are traveling abroad.
(d) The parents have AIDS.

4. Which one of the children does NOT escape from the hut?
(a) Yewa.
(b) John.
(c) Antoinette.
(d) Kotchikpa.

5. Mama downs a bottle of _______________ which is usually reserved for the children.
(a) Milk.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Cough syrup.
(d) Glue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What currency does Fofo Kpee put in the church collection?

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

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

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

5. Where are the children kept after the motorcycle accident?

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