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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 89 - 118).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the chief of Alfa's old village?
(a) Arminata Sarr.
(b) Alfa's father.
(c) Davi Diop.
(d) Abdou Thiam.

2. Who is Mademba's father?
(a) Marshall Diop.
(b) Davi Diop.
(c) Harvre Diop.
(d) Sire Diop.

3. Who was the most desirable young girl in Gandiol?
(a) Penndo Hero.
(b) Fary Thiam.
(c) Henrietta Lam.
(d) Mary Bo.

4. Where do Alfa and Mademba fantasize about living after the war?
(a) Saint-Louis.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York City.
(d) London.

5. What is the Ndiaye totem?
(a) An elephant.
(b) An alligator.
(c) A lion.
(d) A peacock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alfa's maternal grandfather?

2. What term does Alfa's unit use to refer to Black soldiers?

3. How does Alfa describe Captain Armand physically?

4. How does Afla store the hands he has severed?

5. Why should soldiers not smoke in a war, according to Alfa?

(see the answer key)

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