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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bakayoko encourage a general strike in "Chapter 17"?
(a) Because N'Daye Touti wanted him to.
(b) Because he wasn't sure what else to say.
(c) Because the crowd believes in it.
(d) Because he thinks it will work.

2. What role does Edouard play in the strike?
(a) He is a French dignitary.
(b) He is an African politician.
(c) He is a union negotiator.
(d) He is a management representative.

3. Who tells Bakayoko that Gorgui has died?
(a) Maimouna.
(b) Penda.
(c) Dieynaba.
(d) Lahbib.

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

5. How do the French feel about Pierrot wanting to get to know the Africans better?
(a) They think it's just a joke.
(b) They think he's brave.
(c) They think he's very kind.
(d) They think it's foolish.

6. In "Chapter 15", what does Dejean tell the Africans the reason is for denying their requests?
(a) Because they are spoiled.
(b) Because they are inferior.
(c) Because they are uneducated.
(d) Because they practice polygamy.

7. What makes Bakayoko decide to return home in "Chapter 17"?
(a) Losing his tobacco in the wind.
(b) Talking with N'Deye Touti.
(c) A letter from Penda before her death.
(d) Watching an eagle hunt.

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

9. Why does Isnard believe Pierre has sided with the Africans?
(a) Because Pierre dresses like they do.
(b) He doesn't think Pierre has sided with the Africans.
(c) Because Pierre wants him to resign.
(d) Because Pierre speaks their language.

10. After Beugosse leaves the union, what does Bakayoko say about him?
(a) That Beugosse ruined the union's morale.
(b) That he never got along with Beugosse.
(c) That Beugosse was a hard worker.
(d) He says nothing about Beugosse.

11. Why do the French meet with N'Daye Touti in "Chapter 17"?
(a) To get information about Bakayoko.
(b) To get her on their side.
(c) To tease her in public.
(d) To discuss her love life.

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

13. What does Maimouna do at the end of "Epilogue"?
(a) She sings.
(b) She goes to sleep.
(c) She buries a body.
(d) She carries a child.

14. What does Bakayoko do after speaking in "Chapter 17"?
(a) He cries.
(b) He shakes hands with management.
(c) He jumps into the crowd.
(d) He apologizes.

15. Who criticizes Bakayoko when he leaves for Dakar in "Chapter 16"?
(a) Samba.
(b) Lahbib.
(c) Bakary.
(d) Penda.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the apprentices first treat the strike?

2. Why is Isnard's wife shot?

3. How long does the general strike in "Chapter 17" last?

4. Why is Isnard described as being resentful in "Epilogue"?

5. What does N'Deye Touti do to show her support for the compound after Bakayoko leaves in "Chapter 17"?

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