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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Dakar have a difficult time understanding the speeches in "Chapter 17"?
(a) There isn't a microphone.
(b) The French are yelling too loudly.
(c) They are in different languages.
(d) Too many people are talking at once.

2. How is Maimouna's social status described in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Middle.
(b) Aristocratic.
(c) Lower.
(d) Royal.

3. Who tells Bakayoko that Gorgui has died?
(a) Maimouna.
(b) Dieynaba.
(c) Lahbib.
(d) Penda.

4. When Diara returns to work, how does Tiemoko try to track him down?
(a) Bribing people in the marketplace.
(b) Following the train tracks.
(c) Through his son.
(d) By following his wife.

5. In "Chapter 16", who do Bakayoko and Lahbib talk to first?
(a) A member of the management team.
(b) Bakayoko's sister.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A group of women.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the apprentices are shot, how do the people in town feel?

2. What role does Edouard play in the strike?

3. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?

4. In "Chapter 9", where is Beaugosse told to travel?

5. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?

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