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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Epilogue", what do the strikers do when they first return to work?

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

4. Why is Isnard described as being resentful in "Epilogue"?

5. What role does Edouard play in the strike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the general strike in "Chapter 17" affect the union?

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

3. What happens after Beaugosse leaves the union?

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

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

6. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

7. What happens when N'Deye Touti and Bakayoko discuss marriage in "Chapter 18"?

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

9. What happens on the third day of the march to Dakar?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Bakayoko as a character. What is his role in this novel? How does Bakayoko affect other characters, the plot and major themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the use of many characters with many different plot lines and conflicts. Is this effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Research the period of history described in this novel. How is this novel accurate? How is it inaccurate? What is the effect of this?

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