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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes repairs around the narrator's house now that her husband has abandoned her?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The narrator's uncle.
(c) Mawdo.
(d) No one; the narrator lets the house fall apart.

2. How many children does the woman bear the deceased?
(a) 12
(b) 0
(c) 15
(d) 2

3. How did the narrator's mother feel about the narrator's relationship with Modou?
(a) She was not alive at the time.
(b) She disapproved of it at first.
(c) She didn't know about it.
(d) She thought it was wonderful.

4. To where does Aunty Nabou travel?
(a) Kenya.
(b) Englands.
(c) Diakhao.
(d) South Africa.

5. What does Mawdo, Aissatou's husband, admire about his father-in-law?
(a) His dexterity and artistry.
(b) His prize cow.
(c) His willingness to cry at his daughter's wedding.
(d) His ability to work though he is handicapped.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discusses the mysteries of birth and death with the narrator?

2. Who gives the narrator a brand new car?

3. What had the deceased bought to please his second wife?

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

5. What does the narrator think of Aissatou's in-laws?

(see the answer key)

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