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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Penda help distribute the food?
(a) She wants to control the food.
(b) She likes to spy on the people getting the food.
(c) She is good at keeping order.
(d) She can be trusted with the food.

2. Why do the women of Thies gather at Dieynaba's?
(a) They are inspired by her strength.
(b) They enjoy her cooking.
(c) They all owe her money.
(d) They are entertained by her stories.

3. Why is Doudou offered money in "Chapter 12"?
(a) As a raise.
(b) To transport to the capitol.
(c) To get the strikers back to work.
(d) To buy supplies.

4. Why does Sounkare visit friends in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To rally support for the strike.
(b) To find food.
(c) To look for someone.
(d) To gossip.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sounkare try to kill rats?

2. Where does "Chapter 10" take place?

3. What does Sounkare see in the motor repair shop?

4. In "Chapter 11", how does Penda feel about sharing her bed?

5. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe the strikers?

(see the answer key)

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