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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. Who takes over the workers jobs when they strike in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Frenchmen.
(c) Farmers.
(d) People from different villages.

2. In "Chapter 7", how is Assitan described as a woman?
(a) Submissive.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Educated.
(d) Troubled.

3. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?
(a) He won't give her a job.
(b) He won't speak to her on the street.
(c) He won't help her get food.
(d) He won't buy clothes for her.

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

5. How does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?
(a) With a gun.
(b) With a brick.
(c) With a knife.
(d) With poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mame Sofi get the water seller to leave the water behind in "Chapter 5"?

2. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?

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

4. What is Sounkare's job?

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

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