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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. The chief offers some crackers to Jubril on what condition?
(a) Jubril pays him.
(b) Jubril takes them with his right hand.
(c) Jubril leaves him alone.
(d) Jubril runs an errand for him.

2. What new name does Mama give to Yewa?
(a) Mary.
(b) Patty.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Jennifer.

3. Mama hopes she can sell one of the new puppies to buy ______________________.
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Jigana's school books.
(c) Christmas gifts.
(d) Wine.

4. Why does Selam suddenly rush off her balcony and back into her apartment?
(a) She has to answer the phone.
(b) She doesn't want her mother to catch her.
(c) She needs to get a jacket.
(d) It has started to rain.

5. Two people who share a close bond are able to _________________________.
(a) Instill insecurities in each other.
(b) Make each other angry.
(c) Communicate messages to each other.
(d) Finish each other's sentences.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A man named Emeka takes care of another man who has ___________________.

3. What does Maman do to Jean before leaving the house?

4. Which of the following is NOT something the narrator likes about her best friend?

5. Who shouts at the front door to be let into the house?

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