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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Bakayoko's plan to go with the women in "Chapter 16" difficult?
(a) He is too tired to walk.
(b) He learns about his family's crisis.
(c) He wants to try to negotiate with management again.
(d) He doesn't believe in the women marching.

2. Why do Bakayoko and Lahbib step outside in "Chapter 16"?
(a) To get some fresh air.
(b) To talk about the negotiations.
(c) To find new jobs.
(d) To help the group of women.

3. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe his life as he visits the strike committee?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Loved.

4. In "Chapter 16", how does the crowd respond to the plan to march to Dakar?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are surprised.
(d) They are saddened.

5. Why does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Because the ram hurt her child.
(b) Because she wants to eat the ram.
(c) Because the ram ate her food.
(d) Because the ram is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it suggested that Beaugosse take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?

2. When the police come for Ramatoulaye in "Chapter 6", what do the other women do?

3. In "Chapter 6", what does the narrator say people began to talk about when they spoke of the strike?

4. Why does Penda believe the women should march to Dakar?

5. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?

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