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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the narrator upset about the donations from the people?
(a) The people do not donate very much.
(b) It's too late to save others with needed medications.
(c) The people resent donating.
(d) Most people decline to donate?

2. How many years has the second wife been married to the deceased?
(a) 10
(b) 18
(c) 2
(d) 5

3. What is one secret revealed about the deceased?
(a) He had serious financial problems.
(b) He never believed in the Koran.
(c) He loved to travel to America.
(d) He had two other wives secretly.

4. What is ironic about Daouda Dieng's marriage proposal?
(a) He is already married, so the narrator would be the second wife.
(b) He does not propose marriage, but rather an affair.
(c) It is many years too late.
(d) He is recently widowed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to tradition, who stays with the narrator during this tragic time?

2. Who is coming to visit the narrator in Chapter 22?

3. What does Daouda Dieng think is necessary to help the development of Senegal?

4. What does the narrator fear about her child-raising skills?

5. Who does Aissatou marry?

(see the answer key)

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