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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Dakar have a difficult time understanding the speeches in "Chapter 17"?
(a) The French are yelling too loudly.
(b) There isn't a microphone.
(c) Too many people are talking at once.
(d) They are in different languages.

2. Why does Lahbib call a meeting in "Epilogue"?
(a) To form a newspaper.
(b) To discuss Isnard.
(c) To honor Bakayoko.
(d) To start a new union.

3. How does Pierre feel about Bakayoko's return?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is nervous.

4. Who does Bakayoko visit first when he returns?
(a) Pierre.
(b) The union leader.
(c) His mother.
(d) Bakary.

5. Why does Isnard believe Pierre has sided with the Africans?
(a) Because Pierre dresses like they do.
(b) Because Pierre speaks their language.
(c) He doesn't think Pierre has sided with the Africans.
(d) Because Pierre wants him to resign.

6. Who does Keita stay with in prison in "Chapter 18"?
(a) Violent criminals.
(b) Strikers.
(c) French.
(d) Women.

7. How do union leaders treat Bakary when Bakayoko returns?
(a) They tease him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They blame him.
(d) The praise him.

8. Why is Isnard's wife shot?
(a) Because she runs outside with a gun.
(b) Because she steals from management.
(c) Because she wants to protect Isnard.
(d) Because she is robbed.

9. In "Chapter 16", how does the crowd respond to the plan to march to Dakar?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They are saddened.
(c) They laugh.
(d) They are surprised.

10. In "Chapter 16", who do Bakayoko and Lahbib talk to first?
(a) Bakayoko's sister.
(b) A group of women.
(c) A member of the management team.
(d) A police officer.

11. In "Chapter 18", what does N'Deye Touti want to know about Bakayoko?
(a) Where his family lives.
(b) When he will get a new job.
(c) When he will propose to her.
(d) When he will return to Dakar.

12. Why do Bakayoko and Lahbib step outside in "Chapter 16"?
(a) To talk about the negotiations.
(b) To help the group of women.
(c) To find new jobs.
(d) To get some fresh air.

13. When Bakayoko arrives in Dakar, how does he feel about the strike?
(a) That the strike has only begun.
(b) That there is no point to striking any longer.
(c) That he has won it.
(d) That the strikers need to be armed.

14. How do the apprentices first treat the strike?
(a) Like a joke.
(b) Like a problem.
(c) Like an adventure.
(d) Like a vacation.

15. What role does Edouard play in the strike?
(a) He is a management representative.
(b) He is an African politician.
(c) He is a union negotiator.
(d) He is a French dignitary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd do when they hear the gunshots in "Epilogue"?

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

3. How does N'Deye Touti feel about being a second wife?

4. What is the first thing the apprentices steal using their sling shots?

5. Why do the Frenchmen visit with Isnard in "Chapter 14"?

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