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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is N'Deye Touti described as being "worldly"?
(a) Because of all the languages she knows.
(b) Because her father was an ambassador.
(c) Because of the books she has read.
(d) Because of her travels.

4. What is Sounkare's job?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Head watchman.
(c) Office worker.
(d) Train mechanic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Niakoro about speaking with Ad'jibid'ji in "Chapter 1"?

2. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?

3. In "Chapter 9", why do the women patrol the streets?

4. Why does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?

5. When Diara returns to work, how does Tiemoko try to track him down?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Niakoro want to test Ad'jibid'ji's mind?

2. When does Ramatoulaye turn herself into the police?

3. In "Chapter 3", how is the impact of the strike described?

4. What makes N'Deye Touti feel like an outcast?

5. Why does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?

6. What does Mame Sofi do when the water seller visits in "Chapter 5"?

7. How do the workers feel the morning of the strike in "Chapter 2"?

8. How does N'Deye Touti feel after the fire?

9. What happens at the strike meeting in "Chapter 1"?

10. What happens to Sounkare at the garage in "Chapter 10"?

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