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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bakayoko do after Penda announces her plan to march to Dakar?
(a) He takes her to the union offices.
(b) He has her meet with management.
(c) He tells her she is wrong.
(d) He tells her to put the plan in writing.

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

3. In Dakar, how are the marchers greeted by the residents?
(a) With fear.
(b) With gunfire.
(c) With a celebration.
(d) They aren't greeted.

4. Why does Sounkare visit friends in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To look for someone.
(b) To gossip.
(c) To rally support for the strike.
(d) To find food.

5. At Diara's trial, why is it suggested that he be flogged?
(a) Because Diara is widely disliked.
(b) Because all the other workers were beaten.
(c) Because it's French law.
(d) Because that's what the Koran dictates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sounkare see in the motor repair shop?

2. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe his life as he visits the strike committee?

3. What role does Edouard play in the strike?

4. Who leads the women's march to Dakar?

5. How long does the general strike in "Chapter 17" last?

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