Exploring Chapter 4: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

The transcript narrates the life of an African farmer, focusing on the importance of Nasima, a staple food made from maize. It details the challenges and techniques involved in maize farming, highlighting the significant role of family labor. The narrative also covers the impact of economic changes, such as increased fertilizer prices and natural disasters like droughts and floods, on farming and food security.

What is Nasima made from?

• Potato flour

• Wheat flour

• Maize flour

• Rice flour

How is Nasima typically eaten?

• With chopsticks

• By tearing off a piece and rolling it into a ball

• By scooping it with a spoon

• With a fork and knife

What is the main role of the narrator's sisters in the farming process?

• Driving the tractor

• Fetching water and firewood

• Selling the crops

• Plowing the fields

What activity did the narrator and Jeffrey enjoy while burning maize stalks?

• Collecting firewood

• Hunting for wild boar

• Fishing in the nearby lake

• Catching and roasting grasshoppers

What was the hardest work in farming according to the narrator?

• Making ridges

• Harvesting crops

• Planting seeds

• Watering the plants

When did the rainy season usually start?

• March

• December

• February

• January

What was a special treat for the family during the holidays?

• A new set of clothes

• A bottle of Coca-Cola and some sweets

• A new toy

• A trip to the city

What was the first problem faced by the farmers in December 2000?

• Expensive fertilizer

• A severe drought

• A locust invasion

• A fire in the fields

What natural disaster followed the heavy rains in December 2000?

• A tornado

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A landslide

How many bags of maize did the narrator's family manage to fill after the disastrous season?

• 10 bags

• 20 bags

• 5 bags

• 15 bags