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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 29).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following phrases about God does Alfa repeat throughout Part I?
(a) God's light.
(b) God's truth.
(c) God, who cannot hear me.
(d) God knows well.

2. Why was it particularly dangerous for Alfa to do what he did with Mademba's body in Chapter II?
(a) He knew the spirits would punish him for killing Mademba.
(b) He knew his own soldier comrades in the trenches would likely try to kill him when he returned.
(c) It was considered taboo to carry another man's body on his back.
(d) It was a bright moon, and the enemy soldiers could see Alfa more clearly.

3. What work of Cheikh Hamidou Kane's does Diop reference in the beginning of Part I?
(a) Reynard.
(b) Marmoset.
(c) Ambiguous Adventure.
(d) Space Fields.

4. What does Alfa always do first to the soldiers he is going to kill?
(a) Slit their throats immediately.
(b) Disarm, gag, and then tie their hands behind their backs.
(c) Knock them unconscious.
(d) Cut off their feet first.

5. Why do the soldiers in Alfa's unit laugh when he sings?
(a) He sings in French.
(b) He sings off-key.
(c) He sings in a high voice.
(d) He sings beautifully, and they are embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfa think of himself in Chapter III when he "leaves the belly of the earth"?

2. In Chapter II, what does Alfa think the trenches look like?

3. What does Alfa do to the soldiers that he believes make them think he is about to rape them?

4. What color eyes do Alfa's enemy soldiers always have?

5. Who is Alfa's best friend?

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