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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. How does N'Deye Touti feel about the women confronting the police?
(a) She thinks it is foolish.
(b) She doesn't have an opinion on the confrontation.
(c) She thinks it will help the union.
(d) She thinks it proves their power.

2. Where do Bakayoko's co-leaders decide to put guards after the deadly battle in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Near the villages.
(b) By themselves.
(c) In front of the train offices.
(d) Around the union offices.

3. In "Chapter 12", how does Doudou feel about his position in the union?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is grateful.
(d) He is unhappy.

4. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?
(a) He doesn't hear the suggestion.
(b) He says he is proud to help.
(c) He says he has to think about it.
(d) He resigns from the union.

5. In "Chapter 8", what do the women say about Diara?
(a) That he treated them badly.
(b) That he owes them money and food.
(c) That he is innocent.
(d) That he is a confused man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mame Sofi get along with the water in "Chapter 5"?

2. Why do the women of Thies gather at Dieynaba's?

3. What does N'Deye Touti do when the police officer comments on her appearance in "Chapter 9"?

4. When Diara returns to work, how does Tiemoko try to track him down?

5. What is Samba's role as a train worker?

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