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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. How does Mame Sofi get the water seller to leave the water behind in "Chapter 5"?
(a) She steals the water.
(b) She bribes him.
(c) She bullies him.
(d) She begs him.

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

3. In "Chapter 6", where is Beaugosse when he argues about the strike?
(a) The marketplace.
(b) Ramatoulaye's house.
(c) Union offices.
(d) Management offices.

4. What was Bakayoko's role before he went missing?
(a) Union leader.
(b) Local farmer.
(c) Head engineer.
(d) School teacher.

5. Why does Ramatoulaye argue with a shopkeeper in "Chapter 4"?
(a) Because she wants a better price.
(b) Because she is denied credit.
(c) Because she doesn't like what the shop is selling.
(d) Because she wants a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bachirou feel about striking?

2. Who does the narrator say knows who the father of Maimouna's twins is?

3. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?

4. What does Ad'jibid'ji first do when she goes to the strike meeting in "Chapter 1"?

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

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