Exploring One Hen with Katie Smith Milway

The video tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who uses a small loan to buy a hen, leading to a successful poultry business. His journey from poverty to prosperity highlights the power of microfinance and education. The story is based on the real-life experiences of Kwabena Darko, who became a successful businessman and advocate for microfinance in Ghana.

What is the main theme of the book 'One Hen'?

• The significance of family

• The value of hard work

• The power of microfinance

• The importance of education

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Why did Kojo have to quit school?

• The school was too far away

• He wanted to start a business

• His father died and he needed to help his mother

• He didn't like studying

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What did Kojo's mother buy with the loan from the village savings group?

• A cart

• A sewing machine

• A hen

• A goat

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What did Kojo decide to buy with the leftover coins from his mother's loan?

• A book

• A bicycle

• A toy

• A hen

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How did Kojo's egg business help him and his mother?

• They could buy a new house

• They had more food to eat and could save money

• They could travel to the city

• They could buy new clothes

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What did Kojo use his egg money for after his business grew?

• To buy a car

• To build a chicken coop and buy school supplies

• To travel abroad

• To buy a farm

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What challenge did Kojo face when starting his poultry farm?

• Building chicken coops

• Finding land

• Hiring workers

• Getting a loan from the bank

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Who did Kojo marry?

• A teacher named Alma

• A farmer's daughter

• A banker

• A local shopkeeper

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How did Kojo's farm impact his community?

• It provided jobs and improved living conditions

• It caused environmental issues

• It led to increased competition

• It made the village famous

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Who was the real-life inspiration for Kojo's story?

• Kwabena Darko

• Desmond Tutu

• Nelson Mandela

• Kofi Annan

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