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So Long a Letter Quiz

Mariama Ba
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So Long a Letter Quiz

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1)

According to the narrator, what is the purpose of teaching? (from Chapters 7-9)

To shape young people's minds.
To influence the next generation of men.
To earn an above-average salary.
To get out of household chores.
2)

What pleases Ramatoulaye about women around the world? (from Chapters 25-27)

That they use birth control.
That they remain submissive to their husbands.
Their budding emancipation.
That they are no longer bigoted.
3)

Why does Modou gain many promotions in his job? (from Chapters 10-12)

His charisma and devotion to the workers' plight.
He bribes those in authority above him.
His father-in-law is in charge where he works.
He does not accept a salary for his work.
4)

Of what significance is the narrator's unconventional marriage? (from Chapters 7-9)

It is the reason she loses her teaching job.
It compels new laws granting women complete freedom.
It is the first one to have ever taken place in Senegal.
It is symbolic of the New Africa.
5)

To where does Aunty Nabou travel? (from Chapters 10-12)

Kenya.
South Africa.
Diakhao.
Englands.
6)

How many years have the narrator and Modou been married when he takes a second wife? (from Chapters 13-15)

12
25
19
33
7)

What can mothers do today as far as their daughters and sexual activity? (from Chapters 25-27)

Limit the damage.
Forbid it.
Take them to get birth control pills.
Give no information and hope they don't notice boys.
8)

Who does Ramatoulaye consider to be skeptical? (from Chapters 25-27)

Ibrahima.
Aissatou.
Farmata.
Daba.
9)

How does the narrator act upon hearing the news? (from Chapters 13-15)

She flies into a rage and slaps Modou.
She hides her distress from her visitors.
She is indifferent since she is first wife and most important.
She immediately packs and leaves for the United States.
10)

For whom does Modou work? (from Chapters 10-12)

Shell oil.
Trade union organizations.
The tribal chieftain.
The president of the country.
11)

What does Daouda Dieng say the narrator and he can bring to a marriage? (from Chapters 19-21)

The combined fortune of both of their houses.
Lots of children.
Understanding and happines.
A new perspective on multiple marriages.
12)

What does the narrator believe about Lady mother-in-law? (from Chapters 13-15)

She does not yet know about the marriage.
She wants to escape poverty through her daughter Binetou's marriage.
She gave her permission for Binetou to marry so Binetou would be happy.
She was appalled at the marriage of Binetou to Modou.
13)

How many sons does Aunty Nabou have? (from Chapters 10-12)

Five.
None.
Just one, Mawdo.
Six.
14)

Who is disappointed about how the narrator handles Aissatou's problem? (from Chapters 22-24)

Modou.
Aissatou the elder.
Farmata.
Mawbe.
15)

What does Mawdo, Aissatou's husband, admire about his father-in-law? (from Chapters 7-9)

His ability to work though he is handicapped.
His willingness to cry at his daughter's wedding.
His prize cow.
His dexterity and artistry.
16)

How does the narrator respond to Daouda Dieng's looks of admiration? (from Chapters 19-21)

She is hoping he wants to marry her.
She flirts with him.
She is embarrassed.
She lowers her eyes in submission.
17)

Who is the father of one of the narrator's soon-to-be-born grandchild? (from Chapters 22-24)

Moubo Tza.
Ibrahima Sall.
Dieng Douda.
Mawba Sou.
18)

What does the narrator think hurt Modou's career? (from Chapters 16-18)

His greed.
His lack of education.
Marrying a second wife.
The narrator's full social life.
19)

What does Ramatoulaye appreciate about Ibrahima? (from Chapters 25-27)

His decisiveness.
The nobility of his family.
His good looks.
His financial security.
20)

For what will Ramatoulaye continue looking? (from Chapters 25-27)

Happiness.
For her friend's visit.
A kind husband.
For good spouses for her children.
21)

Who informs the narrator of the marriage? (from Chapters 13-15)

Modou
Tamsir
Mawdo Bw
Diang Douba
22)

How did Modou respond to the narrator having a new car? (from Chapters 16-18)

Hurt.
Surprised.
Indifferent.
Angry.
23)

From what type of background does Binetou come? (from Chapters 13-15)

Wealthy.
Upper class.
A poor background.
Nobility.
24)

After the first visit, what does Daouda Dieng promise? (from Chapters 19-21)

He will return to ask her something.
He doesn't make any promises.
That he will give her some money for food.
That he will have some thugs beat up Modou.
25)

How might one describe the culture of the Senegal people? (from Chapters 7-9)

Adaptable.
They don't really have a distinct culture separate from other African countries.
Complex and difficult to understand.
Rigid.
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