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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 15", how is the night described?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Dark.
(d) Destructive.

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

3. How does Bakayoko learn that Beugosse switched sides to stand with the French?
(a) He gets a letter from Beugosse.
(b) Alioune tells him about Beugosse.
(c) He reads about it in the newspaper.
(d) He sees Beugosse dressed as a Frenchmen.

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

5. In "Chapter 17", what does Bakayoko tell Alioune to tell the people?
(a) That they are powerful.
(b) That they should run away.
(c) That they should yell.
(d) That they need a better education.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do union leaders treat Bakary when Bakayoko returns?

3. What does N'Deye Touti call Bakayoko when he leaves in "Chapter 17"?

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

5. Why does Keita face east during his exercise break in "Chapter 18"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Leblanc confess to in "Chapter 14"?

2. What does Bakayoko talk about during the speeches in "Chapter 17"?

3. In "Chapter 16", what plan does Penda announce?

4. Why do the women march to the Vatican?

5. What do the apprentices use their sling shots for?

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

7. How do the strikers feel about Isnard when they return to work in "Epilogue"?

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

9. What does Pierrot say he wants to do in "Chapter 14"?

10. How does Bakayoko feel when he first arrives in Dakar?

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