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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 Sounkare try to kill rats?
(a) To impress a woman.
(b) To control their population.
(c) To eat them.
(d) To practice hunting.

2. What does Mame Sofi get along with the water in "Chapter 5"?
(a) A single dollar.
(b) A new cart.
(c) The water pitcher.
(d) Respect of her friends.

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

4. Why does Penda believe the women should march to Dakar?
(a) To show their support.
(b) To rally more union workers.
(c) To avoid going to jail.
(d) To find a better place to live.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is N'Deye Touti described as being "worldly"?

4. How does Lahbib calm down Bakayoko when he learns of Gorgui's death?

5. What does Maimouna ask Penda about her child in "Chapter 11"?

(see the answer key)

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