Mallam Sile and Abeeba's Debt Collection

What was the amount of money Samadu owed Mallam Sile and Abeeba?

• 50 cedis

• 100 cedis

• 120 cedis

• 80 cedis

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What was Abeeba's initial approach to collecting the debt from Samadu?

• She ignored him

• She reported him to the police

• She threatened him

• She tried amicably

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How did Abeeba prepare for her confrontation with Samadu?

• She wore a sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts

• She wore a traditional dress

• She called the police

• She brought a weapon

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What was the reaction of the women when Abeeba insisted on seeing Samadu?

• They tried to turn her away

• They encouraged her

• They laughed at her

• They called the police

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What tactic did boys usually use when fighting girls, according to the text?

• Throwing punches

• Stripping them of their wrapper

• Running away

• Using weapons

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What did Samadu do when he first came out to confront Abeeba?

• He paid the debt

• He ignored her

• He screamed insults

• He apologized

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How did the crowd react when Abeeba began to overpower Samadu?

• They called for help

• They were silent

• They booed Samadu

• They cheered for Abeeba

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What did Abeeba demand from Samadu during the fight?

• An apology

• A promise to change

• A public humiliation

• The 80 cedis

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Who eventually paid the 80 cedis to Abeeba?

• Abeeba's husband

• Samadu

• The police

• An elderly man from the compound

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What was Mallam Sile doing when Abeeba returned home after the confrontation?

• Talking to neighbors

• Cooking

• Sleeping

• Meditating

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