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

2. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Striking.
(b) Learning French.
(c) Touching her children.
(d) Stealing from her stand.

3. In "Chapter 3", how many workers are killed in the battle?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

4. How many siblings does Strike have?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

5. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?
(a) He won't help her get food.
(b) He won't speak to her on the street.
(c) He won't give her a job.
(d) He won't buy clothes for her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do Bakayoko's co-leaders decide to put guards after the deadly battle in "Chapter 3"?

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

5. How does Mame Sofi get the water seller to leave the water behind in "Chapter 5"?

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