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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 had the deceased bought to please his second wife?
(a) A new mercedes benz.
(b) A diamond necklace.
(c) A nice villa.
(d) Two thoroughbred horses for racing.

2. According to tradition, who stays with the narrator during this tragic time?
(a) The deceased male relatives.
(b) The shamen of the tribe.
(c) The dead person's co-wife.
(d) All the children from all the wives.

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

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

5. Why is this test feared by Senegalese women?
(a) It can sometimes result in death.
(b) It determines who will marry her.
(c) It reveals what others think about her.
(d) It is very painful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a test feared by Senegalese women?

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

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

4. What does Modou do with his degree?

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

(see the answer key)

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