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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years has the second wife been married to the deceased?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 10
(d) 18

2. Which of Aissatou's brothers follow in their father's footsteps?
(a) She has no brothers.
(b) The older ones.
(c) None of them take up their father's occupation.
(d) The younger ones.

3. How many years has the narrator been married to the deceased?
(a) 1
(b) 22
(c) 30
(d) 55

4. Who does Aissatou marry?
(a) Daouda Dieng.
(b) Moudou.
(c) Douda Raaw.
(d) Mawdo Bw.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Modou complain about in his letters?

2. What is the goal of the narrator's education?

3. What is the traditional contribution for funeral expenses from others?

4. Who is Daouda Dieng?

5. What reasons does the narrator give for Modou's taking a second wife?

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