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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. Why does Yewa not want to go to school?

2. What does Jinga do when Maisha leaves?

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

4. Why will Fofo Kpee not allow any windows in the house to be opened?

5. How old is Maisha?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the importance of "the bad night" when Fofo masturbates in front of the children?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What role does Maisha play in the family and why do her parents resent her?

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

10. Who is Fofo Kpee?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Maisha in "An Ex-Mas Feast (Kenya)". What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Maisha?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast one of Akpan's characters to someone you know in your life. Which qualities do they share? What makes them so alike? Do you like the characteristics of the two? Do they have any qualities you would like to emulate? Do you respect them? How do they differ? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters in the stories who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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