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

2. How does Mame Sofi get the water seller to leave the water behind in "Chapter 5"?
(a) She begs him.
(b) She bribes him.
(c) She steals the water.
(d) She bullies him.

3. What does Mame Sofi get along with the water in "Chapter 5"?
(a) The water pitcher.
(b) A single dollar.
(c) Respect of her friends.
(d) A new cart.

4. What angers Niakoro about speaking with Ad'jibid'ji in "Chapter 1"?
(a) How gossipy she is.
(b) How she speaks French.
(c) Her short attention span.
(d) Her poor use of grammar.

5. Why is Bachirou threatened with violence in "Chapter 2"?
(a) For hurting another worker.
(b) For trying to stop the strike.
(c) For arriving late.
(d) For speaking French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 7", how is Assitan described as a woman?

3. At the end of "Chapter 3", how much time passes?

4. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?

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

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