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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. 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) Puts a newspaper over him.
(d) Wraps him in plastic bags.

2. Where does Maisha keep all her belongings?
(a) A wooden box.
(b) A cellar.
(c) A closet.
(d) A storage room.

3. What does Naema's boyfriend give her on Christmas?
(a) A locket.
(b) A gift card.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A cooked chicken leg.

4. Which of the following does Mama NOT do when Maisha smiles at her?
(a) Cries.
(b) Slaps her.
(c) Kisses her hand.
(d) Falls to her knees.

5. What has the man in #39 purchased recently?
(a) A car.
(b) A house.
(c) A boat.
(d) A motorcycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fofo Kpee give the children to calm them down about meeting their adoptive parents?

2. Fofo Kpee tells the children that they have _________________ who want to adopt them.

3. Why do the children take Baby to town with them?

4. What treats does Fofo Kpee give to the children?

5. Where does Fofo Kpee keep the motorcycle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What real life issue in Africa does this story address?

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

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

7. Why does Jigana get special treatment in the family?

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

9. Who is Fofo Kpee?

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

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