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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. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?
(a) To try to end the strike.
(b) To make more money.
(c) To have a new job.
(d) To try to feel equal.

2. Why does Ramatoulaye argue with a shopkeeper in "Chapter 4"?
(a) Because she is denied credit.
(b) Because she wants a better price.
(c) Because she doesn't like what the shop is selling.
(d) Because she wants a job.

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

4. What do the women in the cart do when their horse gets stuck in "Chapter 4"?
(a) They call for help.
(b) They decide to walk instead.
(c) They try to get the horse out.
(d) They argue with each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro after they are beaten?

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

3. How many siblings does Strike have?

4. In "Chapter 14", how do the French refer to the Africans?

5. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?

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