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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the traditional contribution for funeral expenses from others?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Agricultural produce.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Crafts to sell at market.

2. How many children does the woman bear the deceased?
(a) 15
(b) 2
(c) 0
(d) 12

3. What does the narrator wonder about those who come to acknowledge the deceased person?
(a) Whose grief is genuine.
(b) If any were an enemy of the deceased.
(c) If she might find a man to marry among them.
(d) How much each person will donate.

4. Why do others disapprove of Aissatou's marriage?
(a) The man she marries is ugly.
(b) The man she marries is Chinese.
(c) Aissatou is not good enough for the man she marries.
(d) The man she marries is poor.

5. Why is the narrator upset about the sister-in-laws song?
(a) Because they praise both wifes equally.
(b) Because they do not remember the narrator's name.
(c) Because they do not sing the complete song.
(d) Because they sing out of key.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between the men and women during the gathering for the deceased?

2. How does Modou juggle the two marriages and wives?

3. What does Daba produce when Lady Mother-in-Law wants the monthly salary continued?

4. What happens when Modou and Binetou go out?

5. According to tradition, who stays with the narrator during this tragic time?

(see the answer key)

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