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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the men of Senegal treat an educated woman?
(a) In awe that they could achieve such a difficult goal.
(b) The men would often insult educated women but desired them also.
(c) They would not marry any woman who went to school past sixth grade.
(d) With deference.

2. What did the deceased give Lady Mother-in-Law when he desires to marry Binetou?
(a) A signed paper in which he committed to paying Binetou a monthly salary.
(b) Three cows and a bull.
(c) A trip to Europe.
(d) A new home.

3. What is said out loud during the mourning rituals?
(a) A poem citing the deceased warrior deeds.
(b) A prayer for the resurrection of the deceased.
(c) KORAN verses.
(d) Verses from THE PROPHET.

4. What was the narrator's first impression of her future husband?
(a) That he needed to gain a little weight.
(b) That he was attractive and intelligent.
(c) That he was not very bright.
(d) That he probably wasn't from her country.

5. According to the narrator, what did Modou do to gain her as a wife?
(a) He promised her they'd move to America.
(b) Nothing, she chased Modou.
(c) He told her father she was pregnant.
(d) He went to great lengths to have her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is remarkable about the narrator?

2. What does Modou complain about in his letters?

3. What does the narrator wonder about those who come to acknowledge the deceased person?

4. What is one secret revealed about the deceased?

5. What is the first thing the narrator says in her letter?

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