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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) The loss it caused.
(b) The week without pay.
(c) How long it was.
(d) How successful it was.

2. What does Ad'jibid'ji say when Niakoro asks her about what washes the water?
(a) She says she doesn't care.
(b) She says she knows the answer but won't share it.
(c) She says it's a stupid question.
(d) She says she will find the answer.

3. Why does Mame Sofi want the women to use flaming torches in "Chapter 9"?
(a) To keep the streets lit at night.
(b) To burn down the management offices.
(c) To help them escape the village.
(d) To protect them from the police.

4. Why does Ramatoulaye decide to go to the police in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Because she needs their help.
(b) Because she feels she has caused enough trouble.
(c) Because she thinks she can trick them.
(d) Because she wants to stop the fighting.

5. Who does Keita argue with about the strike after the meeting in "Chapter 1"?
(a) Niakoro.
(b) Ad'jibid'ji.
(c) Diara.
(d) Bamako.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beaugosse feel when he leaves N'Deye Touti in "Chapter 5"?

2. In "Chapter 7", why do the French soldiers beat Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro?

3. How does Sounkare die?

4. In "Chapter 9", what does Mame Sofi say when she hears N'Deye Touti talking about the confrontation?

5. In "Chapter 6", where is Beaugosse when he argues about the strike?

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