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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Sounkare after he dies?
(a) He is eaten by rats.
(b) He is buried in an unmarked grave.
(c) His mother collects his body.
(d) He is burned.

3. Why is it suggested that Beaugosse take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?
(a) So he can increase their numbers.
(b) Because he is the best speaker.
(c) Because he is the strongest.
(d) So he can meet Bakayoko.

4. What does Bakary do when the men arrive to strike in "Chapter 2"?
(a) He tells them to leave.
(b) He watches them.
(c) He encourages them.
(d) He reports them.

5. What does N'Deye Touti do when the police officer comments on her appearance in "Chapter 9"?
(a) She attacks him.
(b) She cries.
(c) She leaves.
(d) She threatens him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers Ad'jibid'ji and Niakoro after they are beaten?

2. Who does the Imam think is running the strike?

3. What does Niakoro resent about Ad'jibid'ji?

4. Why does Ramatoulaye threaten to kill her brother's pet?

5. Why does Dejean want to start a rival union?

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