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

2. In "Chapter 2", what do the women sell in the market the striking workers pass?
(a) Ready to eat food.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Fabrics.
(d) Books from other countries.

3. What happens after Samba calls in out in favor of the strike in "Chapter 2"?
(a) The crowd begins to fall apart.
(b) The women protest.
(c) Samba is arrested.
(d) The crowd is attacked by soldiers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bakayoko's role before he went missing?

2. In "Chapter 3", how many workers are killed in the battle?

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

4. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?

5. Who does Keita argue with about the strike after the meeting in "Chapter 1"?

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