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

2. 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 works to teach them a lesson.
(c) It makes him feel bad after.
(d) It's less effective than taking them to trial.

3. In "Chapter 7", why do the French soldiers beat Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro?
(a) They are robbing them.
(b) They are searching for weapons.
(c) They are looking for Keita.
(d) They routinely beat them.

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

5. In "Chapter 6", where is Beaugosse when he argues about the strike?
(a) The marketplace.
(b) Ramatoulaye's house.
(c) Management offices.
(d) Union offices.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "Chapter 7", what does the narrator say has failed?

2. How many deputies visit with Dejean in "Chapter 3"?

3. How does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?

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

5. In "Chapter 4", why do the women in the cart have food?

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