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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 9", why does the Imam negotiate with the police?
(a) He doesn't negotiate with the police.
(b) To spy on the police.
(c) To free Ramatoulaye.
(d) To end the strike.

2. In "Chapter 7", what does Tiemoko learn about beating the union members who return to work?
(a) It works to teach them a lesson.
(b) The public loves to watch the beatings.
(c) It makes him feel bad after.
(d) It's less effective than taking them to trial.

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

4. What does N'Deye Touti do when the police officer comments on her appearance in "Chapter 9"?
(a) She attacks him.
(b) She leaves.
(c) She cries.
(d) She threatens him.

5. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?
(a) Because of his fear of the strike.
(b) Because of the food he eats.
(c) Because of his clothing.
(d) Because of his wife.

6. When the police come for Ramatoulaye in "Chapter 6", what do the other women do?
(a) Give the police interviews.
(b) Surround her while holding weapons.
(c) Make the police dinner.
(d) Hide in their own houses.

7. In "Chapter 6", what does the narrator say people began to talk about when they spoke of the strike?
(a) They planned for a new union.
(b) They stopped speaking about the strike.
(c) They focused on God when talking about the strike.
(d) They started siding with the management.

8. What happens to Niakoro after she is beaten in "Chapter 7"?
(a) She goes for help.
(b) She dies.
(c) She resolves to move away.
(d) She falls asleep.

9. Who does the Imam think is running the strike?
(a) The French.
(b) Childrenn.
(c) Communists.
(d) The women.

10. Why are many men angry at Diara's trial?
(a) Because there are women there.
(b) Because they like Diara.
(c) Because they dislike Diara.
(d) Because they want to return to work.

11. How does Beaugosse feel when he leaves N'Deye Touti in "Chapter 5"?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

12. In "Chapter 3", how does Maimouna make her way out of the marketplace?
(a) By using a stick to guide her.
(b) With the help of strangers.
(c) By following a fellow seller.
(d) She doesn't get out of the marketplace.

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

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

15. Why do the women of Thies gather at Dieynaba's?
(a) They all owe her money.
(b) They are inspired by her strength.
(c) They are entertained by her stories.
(d) They enjoy her cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Doudou offered money in "Chapter 12"?

2. Why does Mame Sofi want the women to use flaming torches in "Chapter 9"?

3. Who takes over the workers jobs when they strike in "Chapter 3"?

4. In "Chapter 3", what does Dejean tell his supervisors?

5. Why does Tiemoko visit Bakayoko in "Chapter 7"?

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