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

2. How many deputies visit with Dejean in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) The loss it caused.
(b) How successful it was.
(c) The week without pay.
(d) How long it was.

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

5. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?
(a) Because of the food he eats.
(b) Because of his wife.
(c) Because of his clothing.
(d) Because of his fear of the strike.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2", how do the residents of Thies act as they wake up?

2. Why is Bachirou threatened with violence in "Chapter 2"?

3. What is Samba's role as a train worker?

4. What happens after Samba calls in out in favor of the strike in "Chapter 2"?

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

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