1. Why was Duncan McNicholl upset by photos of Africans living in poverty put out by a relief organization? (How does he describe the people he met in Africa?)

2. For what reason does Mr. McNicholl say aid groups use misleading photos of poor Africans?

3. What is the goal of Mr. McNicholl's photography project?

4. How effective do you think his project will be? Explain your answer.

5. Did your view of African villagers change when you read (in para. 10) "community members shout[ed] out helpful hints on how to 'look more poor'"? Explain your answer.

6. What type of assistance does Malawian Bauleni Banda say Africans who live in poverty want? (What would be most effective in helping them to rise out of poverty?)