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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Modou think of the policies of the dominant party?
(a) He believes they are too traditional.
(b) He believes they are depleting the country's resources and wasting the money.
(c) He thinks they are weak.
(d) He thinks they are instituting wonderful changes.

4. For whom does Modou work?
(a) The president of the country.
(b) The tribal chieftain.
(c) Trade union organizations.
(d) Shell oil.

5. Why is the narrator upset about the sister-in-laws song?
(a) Because they sing out of key.
(b) Because they do not sing the complete song.
(c) Because they do not remember the narrator's name.
(d) Because they praise both wifes equally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Aissatou's father?

2. According to the narrator, what is the purpose of teaching?

3. Who is Aunty Nabou?

4. Where did Modou go for a degree?

5. What does the narrator have to put up with regularly?

(see the answer key)

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