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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 treats Maimouna's wounds in "Chapter 3"?

2. In "Chapter 7", what does Tiemoko learn about beating the union members who return to work?

3. Why does Sounkare visit friends in "Chapter 10"?

4. In "Chapter 9", why does the police officer comment on N'Deye Touti's appearance in front of her?

5. In "Chapter 10", how does Sounkare describe his life as he visits the strike committee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ad'jibid'ji do when the French soldiers arrive in "Chapter 7"?

2. When does Ramatoulaye turn herself into the police?

3. What happens when N'Deye Touti encounters the police in "Chapter 9"?

4. What happens after the battle in "Chapter 3"?

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

6. What makes Maimouna stand out in the marketplace?

7. What happens to Sounkare at the garage in "Chapter 10"?

8. What makes N'Deye Touti feel like an outcast?

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

10. How does Penda form a relationship with Maimouna?

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

Analyze the impact of colonization in this novel. What is the author's message about colonization?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of oppression in this novel. Consider the groups of people and individuals who are oppressed. What message does the author convey about oppression?

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