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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 119 - 145).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the chief of Alfa's old village?
(a) Abdou Thiam.
(b) Arminata Sarr.
(c) Davi Diop.
(d) Alfa's father.

2. Which of the following phrases about God does Alfa repeat throughout Part I?
(a) God knows well.
(b) God's truth.
(c) God, who cannot hear me.
(d) God's light.

3. How does Alfa think Mademba really felt about him?
(a) He thinks Mademba loved and envied him at the same time.
(b) He thinks Mademba resented Alfa for wanting to marry Mademba's sister.
(c) He thinks Mademba hated Alfa with all his might, and tried to get him killed in the war.
(d) He thinks Mademba really did not like him, but pretended that he did.

4. How do Alfa's fellow soldiers react when he brings his first few "trophies" back?
(a) They shun him.
(b) They are pleased with him.
(c) They are indifferent to him.
(d) They write letters to his mother about him, concerned.

5. How does Alfa repeatedly refer to Mademba Diop?
(a) My nemesis.
(b) My more-than-brother.
(c) My cousin.
(d) My soul mate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the revolt against Captain Armand?

2. In Chapter X, what does Alfa know for sure he himself is not, even if everyone else seems to think he is?

3. What does Alfa tell himself to be careful of once he decides he is free to think what he wants?

4. What slang term do Alfa's fellow soldiers use for the Germans?

5. What does Alfa remember about the night he lost his virginity to Fary Thiam?

(see the answer key)

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