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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many years have passed since the end of chapter 12 and the beginning of chapter 13?
(a) 12
(b) 6
(c) 1
(d) 3

3. What does the narrator think of Aissatou's choice to leave her husband and move to the United States?
(a) That Aissatou is immoral.
(b) That Aissatou should have stayed.
(c) That Aissatou never loved Mawdo.
(d) The narrator approves of the choice.

4. What was the narrator's emotional response to an offer of marriage after Modou's death?
(a) Hesitant because of her children.
(b) Fearful but willing.
(c) Outrage at being treated as an object.
(d) Excited by the prospect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does the narrator believe lies her happiness?

2. How does the narrator view herself at age fifty?

3. Who tells the narrator of Binetou's generous "sugar daddy"?

4. Who gives the narrator a brand new car?

5. In whom has Modou begun showing an interest?

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