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French West Africa

This area was under French control in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In this novel, it has already been divided into countries, but the French control is still present.

Dakar

This is a port city where a group of characters decide to march to.

Thies

This city is described as being slum-like and hard hit by the strike.

Bamako

This is the capital of Mali.

The Marketplace in Thies

This is where one of Maimouna's beloved children dies.

N'diayene

This is the compound in Dakar where several women live.

Polygamy

This is the practice of one man having more than one wife.

Samba's Bicycle

This is hung up in the union offices as a tribute.

Water

This is lost as a result of the strike.

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