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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Mame Sofi and the women start a fire in the village?
(a) They don't start the fire, but are blamed for it.
(b) By trying to light a torch.
(c) By accidentally hitting a hut with a flaming torch.
(d) By purposefully throwing flaming torches.

2. How does Diara feel at the end of his trial?
(a) Proud.
(b) Embarassed.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Confused.

3. At Diara's trial, why is it suggested that he be flogged?
(a) Because all the other workers were beaten.
(b) Because it's French law.
(c) Because that's what the Koran dictates.
(d) Because Diara is widely disliked.

4. What does Tiemoko do when he realizes Diara returned to work?
(a) He had Diara exiled.
(b) He took Diara to trial.
(c) He replaced Diara's job.
(d) He tried to return to work, too.

5. What does Mame Sofi get along with the water in "Chapter 5"?
(a) Respect of her friends.
(b) A single dollar.
(c) A new cart.
(d) The water pitcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes over the workers jobs when they strike in "Chapter 3"?

2. In "Chapter 1", how do the train workers decide to strike?

3. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?

4. What happens to Niakoro after she is beaten in "Chapter 7"?

5. At the end of "Chapter 7", what does the narrator say has failed?

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