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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bakary do when the men arrive to strike in "Chapter 2"?
(a) He watches them.
(b) He encourages them.
(c) He tells them to leave.
(d) He reports them.

2. At the end of "Chapter 3", how much time passes?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) One night.

3. In "Chapter 8", what do the women say about Diara?
(a) That he is innocent.
(b) That he treated them badly.
(c) That he is a confused man.
(d) That he owes them money and food.

4. Why does Beaugosse want to know how N'Deye Touti feels about Bakayoko?
(a) Because he doesn't like her anymore.
(b) Because she spends a lot of time with Bakayoko.
(c) Because Bakayoko wanted him to ask her.
(d) Because she keeps talking about Bakayoko.

5. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) How successful it was.
(b) The loss it caused.
(c) The week without pay.
(d) How long it was.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?

2. Why are many men angry at Diara's trial?

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

4. What is Samba's role as a train worker?

5. In "Chapter 5", what does N'Deye Touti say she likes about Bakayoko?

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