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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. What do the women in the cart do when their horse gets stuck in "Chapter 4"?
(a) They decide to walk instead.
(b) They try to get the horse out.
(c) They argue with each other.
(d) They call for help.

2. Why do the women of Thies gather at Dieynaba's?
(a) They all owe her money.
(b) They are entertained by her stories.
(c) They are inspired by her strength.
(d) They enjoy her cooking.

3. What makes Ramatoulaye consider apologizing to the other women in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Getting arrested.
(b) Starting a fire.
(c) Seeing a dead body.
(d) Balza asking her to.

4. Why is Bachirou threatened with violence in "Chapter 2"?
(a) For hurting another worker.
(b) For trying to stop the strike.
(c) For arriving late.
(d) For speaking French.

5. Why does Beaugosse want to know how N'Deye Touti feels about Bakayoko?
(a) Because Bakayoko wanted him to ask her.
(b) Because she spends a lot of time with Bakayoko.
(c) Because he doesn't like her anymore.
(d) Because she keeps talking about Bakayoko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sounkare try to kill rats?

2. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?

3. After killing the ram in "Chapter 6", what does Ramatoulaye remind the other women?

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

5. Who does Mame Sofi try to confront in "Chapter 9"?

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