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

2. 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.

3. What has the man in #39 purchased recently?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A house.
(c) A boat.
(d) A car.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Fofo Kpee keep the motorcycle?

3. Why does the person in #61 begin to shake Fofo and yell at him?

4. In what country does the story take place?

5. Which of the following does Mama NOT do when Maisha smiles at her?

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