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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Niakoro after she is beaten in "Chapter 7"?
(a) She falls asleep.
(b) She resolves to move away.
(c) She goes for help.
(d) She dies.

3. Why do the people of Dakar have a difficult time understanding the speeches in "Chapter 17"?
(a) They are in different languages.
(b) Too many people are talking at once.
(c) The French are yelling too loudly.
(d) There isn't a microphone.

4. Why do the women overturn trucks in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Because a truck ran over a child.
(b) Because the trucks are in their way.
(c) Because the trucks are on fire.
(d) Because one of them dies during a conflict.

5. What was Bakayoko's role before he went missing?
(a) Local farmer.
(b) School teacher.
(c) Head engineer.
(d) Union leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Bakayoko's co-leaders decide to put guards after the deadly battle in "Chapter 3"?

2. Why does Mame Sofi want the women to use flaming torches in "Chapter 9"?

3. How does Bakayoko learn that Beugosse switched sides to stand with the French?

4. Why does Ramatoulaye decide to go to the police in "Chapter 9"?

5. What does Ad'jibid'ji first do when she goes to the strike meeting in "Chapter 1"?

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