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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two woman does the narrator compare?
(a) Nabou and Binetou.
(b) Daba and Binetou.
(c) Aissatou and herself.
(d) Aunty Nabou and Lady Mother-in-law.

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

3. Now that Modou has left her, how does the narrator travel with her children?
(a) They can't afford to travel.
(b) On foot.
(c) On public transportation.
(d) By taxi.

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

5. What is the traditional contribution for funeral expenses from others?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Agricultural produce.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Crafts to sell at market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator believe her in-laws do not understand?

2. Of what is Aunty Nabou proud?

3. How does Modou feel about being married to Binetou?

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

5. How do many of the young people consider traditional crafts?

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