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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. What makes Bakayoko's plan to go with the women in "Chapter 16" difficult?
(a) He wants to try to negotiate with management again.
(b) He is too tired to walk.
(c) He learns about his family's crisis.
(d) He doesn't believe in the women marching.

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

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

4. Why do the Frenchmen visit with Isnard in "Chapter 14"?
(a) Because he has a dinner party.
(b) Because it is a holiday.
(c) Because he wants to invest with them.
(d) Because he is in legal trouble.

5. Why is Isnard described as being resentful in "Epilogue"?
(a) Because he was overlooked for a raise.
(b) Because he wants to be honored.
(c) Because he knows about his wife's affair.
(d) Because he doesn't want to lose his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who criticizes Bakayoko when he leaves for Dakar in "Chapter 16"?

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

3. In "Chapter 17", what do the business owners want to do regarding the strike?

4. What does the narrator say is the "swan song" of N'Deye Touti's youth?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when word reaches the union offices about the end of the strike?

2. How does Bakayoko feel about going to Dakar in "Chapter 16"?

3. How does Dejean first react to Bakayoko's return in "Chapter 15"?

4. How is the father of Maimouna's children revealed?

5. Why does Bakayoko decide to return home in "Chapter 18"?

6. How is Bakary affected by Bakayoko's return in "Chapter 15"?

7. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

8. What happens at the end of Bakayoko's meeting with Dejean in "Chapter 15"?

9. What happens after Beaugosse leaves the union?

10. Why do the women march to the Vatican?

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