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

2. Who does the narrator say knows who the father of Maimouna's twins is?
(a) No one knows.
(b) Only her family knows.
(c) Everyone knows.
(d) Samba knows.

3. How does Bachirou feel about striking?
(a) It makes him laugh.
(b) It makes him feel proud.
(c) It makes him nervous.
(d) He doesn't care about the strike.

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

5. In "Chapter 7", how many union members are discovered to have returned to work?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it suggested that Beaugosse take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?

2. In "Chapter 3", how does Maimouna make her way out of the marketplace?

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

4. In "Chapter 6", where is Beaugosse when he argues about the strike?

5. What does Beaugosse do when the fire breaks out in "Chapter 9"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the soldiers arrive in "Chapter 2"?

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

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

4. In "Chapter 4", what do Daouda-Beaugosse, Deune, and Arona discuss before meeting with other union members?

5. In "Chapter 3", what solutions to the strike do Dejean and the deputies come up with?

6. During Diara's trial, what things occur that make the crowd angry?

7. Why is Ramatoulaye frustrated in "Chapter 4"?

8. In "Chapter 4", what do the women in the cart discuss?

9. Why is Doudou offered a promotion in "Chapter 12"?

10. What makes Maimouna stand out in the marketplace?

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