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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 3", what does Dejean tell his supervisors?
(a) That everything is under control.
(b) That they will negotiate with the union.
(c) That they need more support at the factory.
(d) That he wants to quit.

2. In "Chapter 5", what does Beaugosse reveal about his job?
(a) He is going to try to become a union leader.
(b) He wants to leave it.
(c) He is getting a raise.
(d) He has been fired.

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

4. Who does Lahbib ask to his meeting in "Epilogue"?
(a) French management.
(b) Union leadership.
(c) Union workers.
(d) Union leadership and French management.

5. What do the women do when they meet at Dieynaba's?
(a) Plan the union strike.
(b) Cook food.
(c) Sew for the men.
(d) Sing songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Bakayoko decide to return home in "Chapter 17"?

2. Why do the people of Dakar have a difficult time understanding the speeches in "Chapter 17"?

3. What role does Edouard play in the strike?

4. Why is Isnard described as being resentful in "Epilogue"?

5. After the apprentices are shot, how do the people in town feel?

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