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

2. Who lives at N'diayene?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Former union workers.
(d) The elderly.

3. Why do the deputies visit with Dejean in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To plan an end to the strike.
(b) To provide protection.
(c) To question his role in the strike.
(d) To ask for jobs.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 5", what does Beaugosse reveal about his job?

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

4. How many deputies visit with Dejean in "Chapter 3"?

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

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