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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 9", why does the Imam negotiate with the police?
(a) He doesn't negotiate with the police.
(b) To end the strike.
(c) To free Ramatoulaye.
(d) To spy on the police.

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

3. How does Bachirou feel about striking?
(a) He doesn't care about the strike.
(b) It makes him laugh.
(c) It makes him feel proud.
(d) It makes him nervous.

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. In "Chapter 7", why do the French soldiers beat Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro?
(a) They are looking for Keita.
(b) They routinely beat them.
(c) They are robbing them.
(d) They are searching for weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Maimouna's social status described in "Chapter 2"?

2. In "Chapter 9", why do the women patrol the streets?

3. What does Tiemoko do when he realizes Diara returned to work?

4. At Diara's trial, why is it suggested that he be flogged?

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

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