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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Aunty Nabou received when she arrives at her destination?
(a) She is asked to return home immediately.
(b) Like a princess.
(c) With cold obligatory rituals.
(d) With hesitation.

2. How many sons does Aunty Nabou have?
(a) Five.
(b) Just one, Mawdo.
(c) None.
(d) Six.

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

4. Why is this test feared by Senegalese women?
(a) It can sometimes result in death.
(b) It reveals what others think about her.
(c) It determines who will marry her.
(d) It is very painful.

5. According to tradition, who stays with the narrator during this tragic time?
(a) The shamen of the tribe.
(b) The deceased male relatives.
(c) All the children from all the wives.
(d) The dead person's co-wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think hurt Modou's career?

2. What is the first thing the narrator says in her letter?

3. What does Modou do with his degree?

4. How do the narrator and her friends feel about being teachers?

5. Who did Modou support politically?

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