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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?
(a) He won't speak to her on the street.
(b) He won't give her a job.
(c) He won't buy clothes for her.
(d) He won't help her get food.

2. Why is Bachirou threatened with violence in "Chapter 2"?
(a) For speaking French.
(b) For arriving late.
(c) For hurting another worker.
(d) For trying to stop the strike.

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

4. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe his life as he visits the strike committee?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Loved.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Pleasant.

5. Why does Penda ask about the father of Maimouna's children?
(a) Because she heard a rumor.
(b) Penda doesn't talk to Maimouna about her children.
(c) Because she wants to get to know her better.
(d) Because she wants to find him.

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

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

8. How is Maimouna's social status described in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Royal.
(b) Aristocratic.
(c) Middle.
(d) Lower.

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

10. After the fire, who does N'Deye Touti think of?
(a) Bakayoko.
(b) Mame Sofi.
(c) Beaugosse.
(d) Her mother.

11. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Learning French.
(b) Striking.
(c) Touching her children.
(d) Stealing from her stand.

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

13. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?
(a) He is buried in an unmarked grave.
(b) His mother collects his body.
(c) He is eaten by rats.
(d) He is burned.

14. Why does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Because the ram hurt her child.
(b) Because she wants to eat the ram.
(c) Because the ram ate her food.
(d) Because the ram is sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maimouna ask Penda about her child in "Chapter 11"?

2. In "Chapter 9", how does N'Deye Touti learn that the police want to arrest Ramatoulaye?

3. What is Samba's role as a train worker?

4. How does Beaugosse feel when he leaves N'Deye Touti in "Chapter 5"?

5. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?

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