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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) There isn't a microphone.
(b) The French are yelling too loudly.
(c) They are in different languages.
(d) Too many people are talking at once.

2. In "Chapter 14", how do the French refer to the Africans?
(a) As a game.
(b) As a waste.
(c) As children.
(d) As workers.

3. After Penda's death, what does N'Deye Touti accuse her of?
(a) Lying about her age.
(b) Having sympathy for the French.
(c) Being a prostitute.
(d) Supporting polygamy.

4. How does N'Deye Touti feel about being a second wife?
(a) She supports it for other people, but not for herself.
(b) She dislikes it, but would be a second wife for Bakayoko.
(c) She thinks its an honorable title.
(d) She would rather be a third wife for Bakayoko.

5. In "Chapter 15", what does Dejean tell Pierre he will do to Bakayoko?
(a) Challenge him.
(b) Fire him.
(c) Hit him.
(d) Humiliate him.

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

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

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

9. What makes Bakayoko decide to return home in "Chapter 17"?
(a) Talking with N'Deye Touti.
(b) Watching an eagle hunt.
(c) Losing his tobacco in the wind.
(d) A letter from Penda before her death.

10. Why does Bakayoko refuse to go to Doudou's funeral?
(a) Because he wants to spend time alone.
(b) Because he dislikes Doudou.
(c) Because he will be with N'Deye Touti.
(d) Because he has to go to Sudan.

11. How do the people at the union office react when Bakayoko arrives?
(a) They cry.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They celebrate.
(d) They begin a fight.

12. Why does Penda believe the women should march to Dakar?
(a) To rally more union workers.
(b) To show their support.
(c) To avoid going to jail.
(d) To find a better place to live.

13. What does N'Deye Touti do to show her support for the compound after Bakayoko leaves in "Chapter 17"?
(a) She barters at the market.
(b) She builts a new hut by herself.
(c) She burns her notebooks.
(d) She finds a military to protect them.

14. Why does Bakayoko encourage a general strike in "Chapter 17"?
(a) Because he wasn't sure what else to say.
(b) Because he thinks it will work.
(c) Because the crowd believes in it.
(d) Because N'Daye Touti wanted him to.

15. Who criticizes Bakayoko when he leaves for Dakar in "Chapter 16"?
(a) Bakary.
(b) Penda.
(c) Lahbib.
(d) Samba.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 15", what does Dejean tell the Africans the reason is for denying their requests?

2. Why does Lahbib call a meeting in "Epilogue"?

3. Why do the workers protest in "Epilogue"?

4. As the strike continues, how do the apprentices feel about it?

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

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