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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Aissatou respond to Mawdo's taking a second wife under pressure from his mother?
(a) She kills herself.
(b) She takes her four sons and moves to the United States.
(c) She is excited for help in the household.
(d) She agrees to the arrangement, but the second wife is not allowed in Aissatou's home.

5. Who suffers a heart attack?
(a) Iba.
(b) Mawdo Bâ.
(c) Modou.
(d) Samba Diack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this test feared by Senegalese women?

2. Who did Modou support politically?

3. Who does Aissatou marry?

4. Of what is Aunty Nabou proud?

5. What is Daouda Dieng's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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