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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 Monique notice about her father the next morning?
(a) His arm is in a cast.
(b) He has a bruise on his cheek.
(c) His eyes are bloodshot.
(d) His fingernails are caked with mud.

2. What is notable about Jubril's appearance?
(a) One leg is shorter than the other.
(b) He has turquoise eyes.
(c) He has burn scars on his face.
(d) He is missing a hand.

3. What does Maman tell Monique to do before Maman leaves the house?
(a) Turn down the TV.
(b) Do her homework.
(c) Lock all the doors.
(d) Clean up the kitchen.

4. What frightens Monique when she looks at the door?
(a) It is on fire.
(b) Someone is turning the doorknob.
(c) Machete blades are cutting through it.
(d) The small windows have been broken out.

5. Why do the narrator's parents no longer want her to play with a certain girl?
(a) She is disrespectful.
(b) She is Muslim.
(c) She is rude.
(d) She is a bad influence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had a girl named Hadiya told Selam at school one day?

2. Why does Selam suddenly rush off her balcony and back into her apartment?

3. Where does Monique hide the body of Jesus that breaks off the crucifix?

4. What does Jinga do when Maisha leaves?

5. What was Jubril's punishment for stealing a goat?

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