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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Keita argue with about the strike after the meeting in "Chapter 1"?

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

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

4. Why does Sounkare try to kill rats?

5. When Diara returns to work, how does Tiemoko try to track him down?

Short Essay Questions

1. During Diara's trial, what things occur that make the crowd angry?

2. Why does Keita get in trouble at Diara's trial?

3. In "Chapter 3", how is the impact of the strike described?

4. In "Chapter 6", what are the union members excited about?

5. What does Mame Sofi do when the water seller visits in "Chapter 5"?

6. What do N'Deye Touti and Beaugosse talk about in "Chapter 5"?

7. In "Chapter 4", what do Daouda-Beaugosse, Deune, and Arona discuss before meeting with other union members?

8. In "Chapter 7", what does Tiemoko think is an appropriate punishment for union workers who return to work during the strike?

9. When does Ramatoulaye turn herself into the police?

10. Why is Doudou offered a promotion in "Chapter 12"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the use of symbolism in this novel. Focus on the storm, death, animals or the bits of wood.

Essay Topic 2

What message does the author convey about tradition vs. progress in "God's Bits of Wood"?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the scenes featuring negotiations between the French management and the union representatives. Analyze the use of dialogue vs. description during these scenes to convey messages about the relationships between the workers.

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