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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mawdo, Aissatou's husband, admire about his father-in-law?
(a) His dexterity and artistry.
(b) His prize cow.
(c) His willingness to cry at his daughter's wedding.
(d) His ability to work though he is handicapped.

2. What does the narrator think of Aissatou's in-laws?
(a) That they should not have moved to the United States.
(b) That they take advantage of Aissatou.
(c) That they do not respect Aissatou.
(d) That they are wonderfully warm people.

3. How do the narrator and her friends feel about being teachers?
(a) They hate teaching.
(b) It's something to pay the bills, though not very exciting.
(c) It's a necessary evil.
(d) They love their profession.

4. Which wife receives the most money?
(a) Neither receive money.
(b) They receive an equal amount.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The pretty one.

5. What is the occupation of Aissatou's father?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Painter.
(c) Physician.
(d) Politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the narrator have to stay indoors after the funeral?

2. What gives the narrator the ability to buck her family and marry who she wishes?

3. Of what significance is the narrator's unconventional marriage?

4. How many children did the second wife bear the deceased?

5. What do the female relatives do for the deceased?

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