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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How long does the general strike in "Chapter 17" last?
(a) Two months.
(b) Five days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) A month.

4. When Diara returns to work, how does Tiemoko try to track him down?
(a) Bribing people in the marketplace.
(b) By following his wife.
(c) Through his son.
(d) Following the train tracks.

5. What do the women do when Bakayoko returns?
(a) They start a bonfire.
(b) They cook a large meal.
(c) They stay inside their homes.
(d) They gather in the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bakayoko and Lahbib step outside in "Chapter 16"?

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

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

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

5. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?

(see the answer key)

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