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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?
(a) Because of his clothing.
(b) Because of the food he eats.
(c) Because of his wife.
(d) Because of his fear of the strike.

5. In "Chapter 12", how does Doudou feel about his position in the union?
(a) He is unhappy.
(b) He is grateful.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is happy.

6. In "Chapter 8", what do the women say about Diara?
(a) That he owes them money and food.
(b) That he is a confused man.
(c) That he is innocent.
(d) That he treated them badly.

7. What happens after Samba calls in out in favor of the strike in "Chapter 2"?
(a) The women protest.
(b) Samba is arrested.
(c) The crowd is attacked by soldiers.
(d) The crowd begins to fall apart.

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

9. How does Beaugosse feel when he leaves N'Deye Touti in "Chapter 5"?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confused.

10. What is Samba's role as a train worker?
(a) Networker.
(b) Loader.
(c) Office worker.
(d) Engineer.

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

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

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

14. In "Chapter 9", where is Beaugosse told to travel?
(a) France.
(b) Bamko.
(c) The river.
(d) Union headquarters.

15. Why does Penda help distribute the food?
(a) She can be trusted with the food.
(b) She wants to control the food.
(c) She is good at keeping order.
(d) She likes to spy on the people getting the food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sounkare see in the motor repair shop?

2. At Diara's trial, why is it suggested that he be flogged?

3. What does Ramatoulaye's brother keep as a pet?

4. How do Mame Sofi and the women start a fire in the village?

5. In "Chapter 6", what does the narrator say people began to talk about when they spoke of the strike?

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