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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the police come for Ramatoulaye in "Chapter 6", what happens?
(a) They arrest all the men in the village.
(b) They issue tickets.
(c) They leave the scene.
(d) They fight with the women.

2. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe the strikers?
(a) Fearsome.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Proud.
(d) Foolish.

3. Who does Tiemoko take with him to arrest Diara?
(a) A police office.
(b) A group of unionists.
(c) Bakayoko.
(d) No one.

4. In "Chapter 2", what do the women sell in the market the striking workers pass?
(a) Books from other countries.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Fabrics.
(d) Ready to eat food.

5. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) How long it was.
(b) How successful it was.
(c) The week without pay.
(d) The loss it caused.

6. After killing the ram in "Chapter 6", what does Ramatoulaye remind the other women?
(a) About the importance of courage.
(b) About how fate works.
(c) About how to prepare ram for eating.
(d) About her family history.

7. 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) So he can meet Bakayoko.
(d) Because he is the strongest.

8. Why does Ramatoulaye decide to go to the police in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Because she feels she has caused enough trouble.
(b) Because she thinks she can trick them.
(c) Because she needs their help.
(d) Because she wants to stop the fighting.

9. What does Maimouna ask Penda about her child in "Chapter 11"?
(a) If the child is in the room.
(b) If the child is beautiful.
(c) If the child is healthy.
(d) If the child walks well.

10. What do the women do when they meet at Dieynaba's?
(a) Plan the union strike.
(b) Sing songs.
(c) Sew for the men.
(d) Cook food.

11. In "Chapter 9", why does the Imam negotiate with the police?
(a) He doesn't negotiate with the police.
(b) To spy on the police.
(c) To free Ramatoulaye.
(d) To end the strike.

12. In "Chapter 11", how does Penda feel about sharing her bed?
(a) It makes her angry.
(b) She doesn't care about sharing her bed.
(c) It makes her feel proud.
(d) It reminds her of what is important.

13. Why do the deputies visit with Dejean in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To question his role in the strike.
(b) To provide protection.
(c) To plan an end to the strike.
(d) To ask for jobs.

14. In "Chapter 2", how do the residents of Thies act as they wake up?
(a) They act tired.
(b) They are quiet.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They move quickly.

15. Where does "Chapter 10" take place?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Thies.
(c) France.
(d) The capital.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 12", how does Doudou feel about his position in the union?

2. How is Maimouna's social status described in "Chapter 2"?

3. Who lives at N'diayene?

4. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?

5. In "Chapter 3", how does Maimouna make her way out of the marketplace?

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