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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?
(a) He resigns from the union.
(b) He says he is proud to help.
(c) He says he has to think about it.
(d) He doesn't hear the suggestion.

2. After killing the ram in "Chapter 6", what does Ramatoulaye remind the other women?
(a) About the importance of courage.
(b) About her family history.
(c) About how to prepare ram for eating.
(d) About how fate works.

3. In "Chapter 3", what does Dejean tell his supervisors?
(a) That they need more support at the factory.
(b) That they will negotiate with the union.
(c) That he wants to quit.
(d) That everything is under control.

4. Why is Bachirou threatened with violence in "Chapter 2"?
(a) For hurting another worker.
(b) For speaking French.
(c) For trying to stop the strike.
(d) For arriving late.

5. In "Chapter 5", what does N'Deye Touti say she likes about Bakayoko?
(a) His education.
(b) His government job.
(c) His writing.
(d) His rejection of polygamy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?

3. What angers Niakoro about speaking with Ad'jibid'ji in "Chapter 1"?

4. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?

5. What does Mame Sofi get along with the water in "Chapter 5"?

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