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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the apprentices test their sling shots?
(a) They shoot each other.
(b) They have a child try to use them.
(c) They try to break up a fight with them.
(d) They aim at birds.

3. How is Keita cut in "Chapter 18"?
(a) While carving.
(b) While shaving.
(c) By another prisoner's knife.
(d) By barbed wire.

4. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?
(a) Himself.
(b) Doudou.
(c) The French.
(d) Arona.

5. After the strike, what do many of the women do?
(a) Maintain their new power.
(b) Question the government.
(c) Begin going to school.
(d) Open up shops in the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?

2. In "Chapter 9", why does the police officer comment on N'Deye Touti's appearance in front of her?

3. In "Chapter 16", what does Boubacar enjoy about the march?

4. In "Chapter 15", what does Bakayoko tell Dejean his group's feelings toward the French are?

5. What does Bakayoko do after Penda announces her plan to march to Dakar?

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