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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator do to fill the void her husband's loss leaves?
(a) Travels around the world.
(b) Listens to the radio all the time.
(c) Babysits her grandchildren.
(d) Tries to find another husband.

2. What does Daouda Dieng say the narrator and he can bring to a marriage?
(a) Lots of children.
(b) The combined fortune of both of their houses.
(c) A new perspective on multiple marriages.
(d) Understanding and happines.

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

4. When Daouda Dieng returns, what does he say he appreciates?
(a) The narrator's rice pudding.
(b) Senegal's socialism.
(c) Talking politics with the narrator's children.
(d) Having been a successful physcian.

5. After the first visit, what does Daouda Dieng promise?
(a) He doesn't make any promises.
(b) He will return to ask her something.
(c) That he will have some thugs beat up Modou.
(d) That he will give her some money for food.

6. How does Nabou feel about Mawdo?
(a) She likes him but is in love with a man from her hometown.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is repulsed by him.
(d) She despises him.

7. Who pushes Aissatou, the narrator's daughter, to tell her mother about a difficult situation?
(a) Farmata.
(b) The principal at the school where Aissatou attends.
(c) Aissatou the elder.
(d) Daba.

8. Who is coming to visit the narrator in Chapter 22?
(a) Dieng.
(b) Mawba.
(c) Asissatou.
(d) Daba.

9. Who seems to have romantic intentions for the narrator since Modou left her?
(a) Daouda Dieng.
(b) No one since the narrator is still officially married.
(c) Mawda.
(d) Seema.

10. What happens whenever the narrator goes to the movies alone?
(a) She is able to have all the popcorn to herself.
(b) She receives looks of astonishment.
(c) She is accosted by men.
(d) She sneaks in without paying as she is now poor.

11. How does the narrator respond to Daouda Dieng's looks of admiration?
(a) She is embarrassed.
(b) She is hoping he wants to marry her.
(c) She flirts with him.
(d) She lowers her eyes in submission.

12. In whom has Modou begun showing an interest?
(a) Nabou
(b) Binetou
(c) Kwise
(d) Aissatou

13. How does Binetou feel about her marriage to Modou?
(a) She misses her former life.
(b) She is glad to be taken care of.
(c) She hates being married so young.
(d) She is indifferent.

14. When is the narrator involved that her husband has married a second wife?
(a) She is never told.
(b) A year later.
(c) Six months before he does so.
(d) On the evening of the wedding.

15. What does the narrator say about Tamsir as a provider?
(a) He does an adequate job of providing for his family.
(b) He is a poor provider and his wifes cannot make ends meet.
(c) He does not provide for them as he left them.
(d) He showers his family with expensive presents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think of Aissatou's choice to leave her husband and move to the United States?

2. Who gives the narrator a brand new car?

3. What is ironic about Daouda Dieng's marriage proposal?

4. What is the narrator's first name?

5. Who are attracted to the narrator as a prospective wife?

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