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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is N'Deye Touti described as being "worldly"?
(a) Because her father was an ambassador.
(b) Because of all the languages she knows.
(c) Because of her travels.
(d) Because of the books she has read.

2. In "Chapter 5", what does N'Deye Touti say she likes about Bakayoko?
(a) His rejection of polygamy.
(b) His education.
(c) His writing.
(d) His government job.

3. What does Maimouna warn Samba against in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Learning French.
(b) Touching her children.
(c) Striking.
(d) Stealing from her stand.

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

5. In "Chapter 7", what does Tiemoko learn about beating the union members who return to work?
(a) It works to teach them a lesson.
(b) It's less effective than taking them to trial.
(c) It makes him feel bad after.
(d) The public loves to watch the beatings.

6. What does Niakoro resent about Ad'jibid'ji?
(a) Her family life.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her intelligence.

7. In "Chapter 7", how is Assitan described as a woman?
(a) Educated.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Progressive.

8. In "Chapter 1", how do the train workers decide to strike?
(a) They don't decide anything about the strike.
(b) The leader decides.
(c) The wives of the workers decide.
(d) They take a vote.

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

10. Why does Ramatoulaye kill the ram in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Because the ram is sick.
(b) Because the ram ate her food.
(c) Because she wants to eat the ram.
(d) Because the ram hurt her child.

11. Where do Bakayoko's co-leaders decide to put guards after the deadly battle in "Chapter 3"?
(a) In front of the train offices.
(b) Around the union offices.
(c) Near the villages.
(d) By themselves.

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

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

14. Why do the women overturn trucks in "Chapter 9"?
(a) Because the trucks are on fire.
(b) Because a truck ran over a child.
(c) Because one of them dies during a conflict.
(d) Because the trucks are in their way.

15. Why are many men angry at Diara's trial?
(a) Because there are women there.
(b) Because they want to return to work.
(c) Because they dislike Diara.
(d) Because they like Diara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Samba calls in out in favor of the strike in "Chapter 2"?

2. What does Ad'jibid'ji say when Niakoro asks her about what washes the water?

3. At the end of "Chapter 3", how much time passes?

4. How does Diara feel at the end of his trial?

5. In "Chapter 11", what do Penda and Maimouna discuss?

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