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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 7", what does Tiemoko learn about beating the union members who return to work?
(a) It makes him feel bad after.
(b) The public loves to watch the beatings.
(c) It works to teach them a lesson.
(d) It's less effective than taking them to trial.

2. How does Mame Sofi get the water seller to leave the water behind in "Chapter 5"?
(a) She begs him.
(b) She bribes him.
(c) She bullies him.
(d) She steals the water.

3. What do the women do when they meet at Dieynaba's?
(a) Sew for the men.
(b) Sing songs.
(c) Plan the union strike.
(d) Cook food.

4. Who wants the apprentices to steal rice?
(a) Maggette.
(b) Dieynaba.
(c) Penda.
(d) Gorgui.

5. After killing the ram in "Chapter 6", what does Ramatoulaye remind the other women?
(a) About how fate works.
(b) About how to prepare ram for eating.
(c) About the importance of courage.
(d) About her family history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing the apprentices steal using their sling shots?

2. How does the narrator describe Pierrot when he first appears in "Chapter 14"?

3. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?

4. Why does Penda ask about the father of Maimouna's children?

5. How does Tiemoko feel at the end of Diara's trial?

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