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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 Naema do to Baby while out begging to keep him dry?
(a) Puts a hoodie on him.
(b) Holds an umbrella over him.
(c) Wraps him in plastic bags.
(d) Puts a newspaper over him.

2. What does Jigana think he should have done to help support the family?
(a) Delivered newspapers.
(b) Worked at McDonald's.
(c) Joined a street gang.
(d) Worked at the hatchery.

3. What is the narrator looking for at Selam's apartment building?
(a) The pigeons roosting on the roof.
(b) The blinds to open.
(c) A light in the kitchen window.
(d) Smoke from the fireplace.

4. The soldier wants to be a farmer or a ____________________.
(a) Shopkeeper.
(b) Shoemaker.
(c) Cook.
(d) Fisherman.

5. What is Jubril's adopted Christian name?
(a) Paul.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Adam.
(d) Elijah.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Maisha?

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

3. Who is a tout in the story?

4. Who saves Jubril after he has passed out in a field?

5. Why does the narrator scream at Selam?

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