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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. How does Lahbib calm down Bakayoko when he learns of Gorgui's death?

2. In "Chapter 15", what does Dejean tell Pierre he will do to Bakayoko?

3. How do the apprentices test their sling shots?

4. Why does Isnard believe Pierre has sided with the Africans?

5. In "Epilogue", how are the women described after the strike?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens after the apprentices are shot?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Compare and contrast Thies to Dakar as settings in this novel.

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