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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. At Diara's trial, why is it suggested that he be flogged?
(a) Because it's French law.
(b) Because Diara is widely disliked.
(c) Because all the other workers were beaten.
(d) Because that's what the Koran dictates.

2. In "Chapter 12", how does Doudou feel about his position in the union?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is grateful.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is unhappy.

3. How is Penda related to Dieynaba?
(a) She is Dieynaba's step-child.
(b) She is Dieynaba's neice.
(c) She is Dieynaba's foster child.
(d) She is Dieynaba's neighbor.

4. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe the strikers?
(a) Fearsome.
(b) Proud.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Powerful.

5. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?
(a) Doudou.
(b) Arona.
(c) The French.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 3", how does Maimouna make her way out of the marketplace?

2. What do the women in the cart do when their horse gets stuck in "Chapter 4"?

3. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?

4. How does Sounkare die?

5. In "Chapter 8", what do the women say about Diara?

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