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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are the apprentices shot?
(a) When they are trying to shoot lizards.
(b) After shooting out a window.
(c) As they sleep.
(d) The day before they plan to rob a store.

2. As the strike continues, how do the apprentices feel about it?
(a) They care about the management's position.
(b) They become bored with it.
(c) They consider moving away.
(d) They start to worry more.

3. In "Chapter 16", how does the crowd respond to the plan to march to Dakar?
(a) They are saddened.
(b) They laugh.
(c) They are surprised.
(d) They are angry.

4. Why is Isnard's wife shot?
(a) Because she wants to protect Isnard.
(b) Because she steals from management.
(c) Because she is robbed.
(d) Because she runs outside with a gun.

5. On what day does the march to Dakar become complicated?
(a) The second day.
(b) The third day.
(c) The fourth day.
(d) The first day.

6. After Edouard leaves in "Chapter 15", what does Bakayoko decide to do?
(a) Take another vacation.
(b) Meet with management in a group.
(c) Visit with the women.
(d) Meet with management by himself.

7. In "Chapter 16", who do Bakayoko and Lahbib talk to first?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A group of women.
(c) A member of the management team.
(d) Bakayoko's sister.

8. What does Bakayoko do after Penda announces her plan to march to Dakar?
(a) He has her meet with management.
(b) He tells her to put the plan in writing.
(c) He tells her she is wrong.
(d) He takes her to the union offices.

9. Why do the workers protest in "Epilogue"?
(a) They want Isnard promoted.
(b) They want Isnard removed.
(c) They want a safer working environment.
(d) They want a raise.

10. How does the narrator describe Pierrot when he first appears in "Chapter 14"?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Dark.
(c) Young.
(d) Brave.

11. Why do Bakayoko and Lahbib step outside in "Chapter 16"?
(a) To find new jobs.
(b) To talk about the negotiations.
(c) To get some fresh air.
(d) To help the group of women.

12. Where do the women decide to march to in "Epilogue"?
(a) Somolia.
(b) France.
(c) The Vatican.
(d) Dakar.

13. In "Chapter 17", what do the business owners want to do regarding the strike?
(a) Take control of the trains.
(b) Control the strikers.
(c) Give the strikers money.
(d) Avoid working with management.

14. After Penda's death, what does N'Deye Touti accuse her of?
(a) Supporting polygamy.
(b) Having sympathy for the French.
(c) Being a prostitute.
(d) Lying about her age.

15. Why does Edouard leave during the meeting in "Chapter 15"?
(a) Because he is sad.
(b) Because he is angry.
(c) Because he is late for another meeting.
(d) Because he is in the wrong meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing the apprentices steal using their sling shots?

2. In "Chapter 15", what does Dejean tell the Africans the reason is for denying their requests?

3. Why do the people of Dakar have a difficult time understanding the speeches in "Chapter 17"?

4. How do the apprentices make their sling shots?

5. In "Epilogue", what do the strikers do when they first return to work?

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