1. Identify all the human characters in the poem.

2. Discuss what each character does or says in the poem.

3. Why does Mama Musa whistle and shake her head?

4. Why do you think the customer leaves the market smiling

5. How does Msee Tumbo react when the beggar asks him for ten shillings?

6. Has a beggar ever asked you for help? How did you react?