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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Chapter 7", what does the narrator say has failed?
(a) Union negotiations.
(b) The French.
(c) Humanity.
(d) A chance for peace.

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

3. Who discovers Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro after they are beaten?
(a) Tiemoko.
(b) A French soldier.
(c) Assitan.
(d) Keita.

4. Who lives at N'diayene?
(a) Women and children.
(b) Former union workers.
(c) Soldier.
(d) The elderly.

5. Where does "Chapter 10" take place?
(a) The capital.
(b) France.
(c) Thies.
(d) Nigeria.

6. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?
(a) A horse.
(b) A dog.
(c) A bird.
(d) A ram.

7. In "Chapter 11", how does Penda feel about sharing her bed?
(a) It reminds her of what is important.
(b) It makes her feel proud.
(c) She doesn't care about sharing her bed.
(d) It makes her angry.

8. In "Chapter 5", what does N'Deye Touti say she likes about Bakayoko?
(a) His government job.
(b) His education.
(c) His writing.
(d) His rejection of polygamy.

9. In "Chapter 6", where is Beaugosse when he argues about the strike?
(a) Management offices.
(b) Union offices.
(c) Ramatoulaye's house.
(d) The marketplace.

10. Why does Ramatoulaye decide to go to the police in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Because she thinks she can trick them.
(b) Because she feels she has caused enough trouble.
(c) Because she needs their help.
(d) Because she wants to stop the fighting.

11. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?
(a) To try to feel equal.
(b) To have a new job.
(c) To try to end the strike.
(d) To make more money.

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

13. In "Chapter 7", how is Assitan described as a woman?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Educated.
(c) Submissive.
(d) Troubled.

14. Why is it suggested that Beaugosse take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?
(a) So he can meet Bakayoko.
(b) Because he is the strongest.
(c) Because he is the best speaker.
(d) So he can increase their numbers.

15. Why does Penda help distribute the food?
(a) She likes to spy on the people getting the food.
(b) She wants to control the food.
(c) She is good at keeping order.
(d) She can be trusted with the food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Keita do when the crowd gets emotional at the strike meeting in "Chapter 1"?

2. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?

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

4. In "Chapter 7", how many union members are discovered to have returned to work?

5. What does Bakary do when the men arrive to strike in "Chapter 2"?

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