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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who criticizes Bakayoko when he leaves for Dakar in "Chapter 16"?
(a) Samba.
(b) Penda.
(c) Lahbib.
(d) Bakary.

2. Why does Penda ask about the father of Maimouna's children?
(a) Because she wants to find him.
(b) Penda doesn't talk to Maimouna about her children.
(c) Because she wants to get to know her better.
(d) Because she heard a rumor.

3. Why does Beaugosse want to know how N'Deye Touti feels about Bakayoko?
(a) Because she keeps talking about Bakayoko.
(b) Because Bakayoko wanted him to ask her.
(c) Because he doesn't like her anymore.
(d) Because she spends a lot of time with Bakayoko.

4. Who tells Bakayoko that Gorgui has died?
(a) Penda.
(b) Lahbib.
(c) Maimouna.
(d) Dieynaba.

5. What does Sounkare see in the motor repair shop?
(a) Lots of cars.
(b) Trains.
(c) A fire.
(d) A group of men talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the women of Thies gather at Dieynaba's?

2. After killing the ram in "Chapter 6", what does Ramatoulaye remind the other women?

3. How many siblings does Strike have?

4. On what day does the march to Dakar become complicated?

5. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?

(see the answer key)

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