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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator say knows who the father of Maimouna's twins is?
(a) Everyone knows.
(b) Only her family knows.
(c) Samba knows.
(d) No one knows.

2. Why do Bakayoko's co-leaders call off the striking action in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Because they have lost too many people.
(b) Because they want to rest.
(c) Because management won't negotiate.
(d) Because management wants to meet and talk.

3. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?
(a) Doudou.
(b) The French.
(c) Himself.
(d) Arona.

4. What is Sounkare's job?
(a) Head watchman.
(b) Train mechanic.
(c) Office worker.
(d) Janitor.

5. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?
(a) A bird.
(b) A horse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A ram.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?

2. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?

3. Why does Ramatoulaye argue with a shopkeeper in "Chapter 4"?

4. What does Keita do when the crowd gets emotional at the strike meeting in "Chapter 1"?

5. How is Maimouna's social status described in "Chapter 2"?

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