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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. Who tells Bakayoko that Gorgui has died?

3. Who does Lahbib ask to his meeting in "Epilogue"?

4. What does the crowd do when they hear the gunshots in "Epilogue"?

5. How long does the general strike in "Chapter 17" last?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

4. In "Epilogue", what problems does union management have with Isnard?

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

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

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

8. In "Chapter 19", what happens to Keita in prison?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of oppression in this novel. Consider the groups of people and individuals who are oppressed. What message does the author convey about oppression?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the scenes featuring negotiations between the French management and the union representatives. Analyze the use of dialogue vs. description during these scenes to convey messages about the relationships between the workers.

Essay Topic 3

What message does the author convey about tradition vs. progress in "God's Bits of Wood"?

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