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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. Why does the person in #61 begin to shake Fofo and yell at him?
(a) Fofo has let the children get away.
(b) Fofo has sold the motorcycle.
(c) Fofo does not want to go through with the deal.
(d) Fofo has gambled all the money away.

2. What does Mama do for her children when they are hungry on Christmas morning?
(a) Gives them toast.
(b) Takes them out for breakfast.
(c) Gives them glue to sniff.
(d) Makes oatmeal.

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

4. What does the guard force the children to do?
(a) Study 12 hours a day.
(b) Stay in their beds all day.
(c) Eat to fatten them up.
(d) Clean the house.

5. Which is NOT one of the things that Jinga does when Maisha leaves?
(a) Tears up his school uniform.
(b) Pulls down the mosquito net.
(c) Breaks his school pencils.
(d) Swallows a bottle of glue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Maisha had when she left for work a few days ago?

2. The guard questions the children about ___________________.

3. Mama downs a bottle of _______________ which is usually reserved for the children.

4. Where does Fofo Kpee keep the motorcycle?

5. What does Fofo tell Kotchikpa about Mama and Papa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Fofo Kpee?

2. Where are the parents of the children and why do they live with Fofo Kpee?

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

4. What is the true extent of Mama's gratitude toward Maisha when she gets on her knees to thank her daughter?

5. Who are Kotchikpa and Yewa?

6. What is the premise of "Fattening for Gabon"?

7. What is Baba's fantasy about Maisha's life and how does the rundown taxi actually symbolize the life Maisha will have?

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

9. Who are the members of Jigana's family?

10. Why do Mama and Papa encourage their children to sniff glue and drink alcohol?

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