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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about the man in #39?

2. What does Fofo do one night that frightens the children?

3. Fofo makes the children memorize _____________________.

4. What new name does Mama give to Yewa?

5. Why does the person in #61 begin to shake Fofo and yell at him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maisha's physical appearance symbolize her stolen innocence derived from her beauty?

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

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

4. What does the motorcycle symbolize in the story?

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

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

7. Who is Fofo Kpee?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who are two of Akpan's characters in this book who appeal to you the most? What is it about these characters that you like? What are their weaknesses? How about redeeming qualities? Are Akpan's characters believable in your opinion? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Select an instance of symbolism from one of the stories and explain its significance.

Essay Topic 3

Uwem Akpan is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each and identify the technique which they embody.

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