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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives unexpectedly one night to say that the children will be leaving within the week?
(a) Monsieur Abraham.
(b) Mama.
(c) Papa.
(d) Big Guy.

2. Why does Yewa not want to go to school?
(a) She doesn't want to leave the motorcycle.
(b) She doesn't like to get up early.
(c) She doesn't like her teacher.
(d) She is bored.

3. How old is Maisha?
(a) 9.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 12.

4. What does Fofo tell Kotchikpa about Mama and Papa?
(a) They are bad people.
(b) They no longer want him.
(c) They have moved away.
(d) They are wealthy.

5. How does Maisha make money for the family?
(a) She cleans houses.
(b) She works in the fields.
(c) She is a prostitute.
(d) She sews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jigana want to do to Maisha's clients?

2. Who is outraged that he/she overslept on Christmas and lost the chance to beg from white tourists?

3. With what does Mama spray down the house?

4. Which one of the children does NOT escape from the hut?

5. Which is NOT one of the things that Jinga does when Maisha leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Kotchikpa think that the motorcycle is a reward from God?

2. Why is Maisha a prostitute at the age of twelve?

3. Who is Fofo Kpee?

4. How do Jigana and his siblings get money from people on the streets?

5. Why does Mama give her children glue to sniff on Christmas morning?

6. What treats does Fofo Kpee give to the children and what do they think is the occasion for the goodies?

7. What are the reasons that Jigana tears up his school items and runs away from the family?

8. Who is Big Guy and what is he looking for at Fofo Kpee's house?

9. Where does Fofo store his acquired goods and why are they really useless?

10. Who are Kotchikpa and Yewa?

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