Kojo's Story Quiz

What is the main reason Kojo had to quit school? (Page 11)

• He didn’t like school

• To help his mother collect wood to sell at the market

• He failed his classes

• His school closed down

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: Kojo had to quit school after his father died to help his mother collect wood to sell at the market. This responsibility was necessary for their survival.

Where does Kojo and his mother live? (Page 11)

• In a large city

• In a mud-walled house with an open fire for cooking

• In a mansion

• In a tent by the river

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: The text describes Kojo and his mother living in a simple mud-walled house with an open fire, reflecting their humble living conditions.

What is the main meal that Kojo’s mother cooks? (Page 11)

• Rice and beans

• Fufu made from cassava and yams

• Bread and soup

• Pasta

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: The story specifically mentions that Kojo’s mother cooks fufu, a traditional meal made from cassava and yams, which is common in their region.

Why do the families in Kojo’s village save money together? (Page 11)

• To buy food

• To help each other with emergencies

• So that one family can borrow all the savings to buy something important

• To build a school

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: The story explains that each family saves a bit of money so that one family can borrow all the savings at a time to buy something important, like tools or equipment.

What does Kojo’s mother buy with the loan? (Page 12)

• A car

• A cart so she can carry more firewood to market

• A sewing machine

• New clothes

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: Kojo’s mother uses the loan to buy a cart, which helps her transport more firewood to the market, increasing their income.

What is Kojo's idea after his mother gets the loan? (Page 12)

• To buy a cow

• To buy a hen

• To start a farm

• To sell vegetables

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: Kojo decides to use some leftover coins to buy a hen, hoping to sell the eggs to earn money and support his family.

Why does Kojo choose the brown hen at the farm? (Page 12)

• Because it was the biggest hen

• It looked like it would lay eggs and had a bright red comb

• It was the cheapest

• It was the only hen left

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: Kojo picks the brown hen because it looks healthy and has a bright red comb, indicating that it would be a good egg layer.

How many eggs does Kojo’s hen lay in the first week? (Page 14)

• Three

• Five

• Ten

• Two

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: The text states that Kojo’s hen lays five eggs in the first week, which was a significant start for his small venture.

What does Kojo do with the eggs he doesn’t eat? (Page 14)

• He throws them away

• He sells them at the market

• He gives them to his friends

• He keeps them for later

Answer explanation

   Reasoning: Kojo saves a few eggs to eat but sells the rest at the market to earn money, showing his entrepreneurial spirit.

How long does it take Kojo to save enough money to buy another hen? (Page 14)

• One month

• Two months

• Four months

• Six months

Answer explanation

    Reasoning: It takes Kojo four months to save enough from selling eggs to buy another hen, demonstrating his growing business.