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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. In "Chapter 15", how is the night described?

2. Who wants the apprentices to steal rice?

3. Where do Bakayoko and N'Deye Touti meet in "Chapter 18"?

4. After Beugosse leaves the union, what does Bakayoko say about him?

5. Who tells Bakayoko that Gorgui has died?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens after the apprentices are shot?

5. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze the use of symbolism in this novel. Focus on the storm, death, animals or the bits of wood.

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