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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. What does N'Deye Touti call Bakayoko when he leaves in "Chapter 17"?

2. Why does Isnard believe Pierre has sided with the Africans?

3. Why is Isnard's wife shot?

4. In Dakar, how are the marchers greeted by the residents?

5. On what day does the march to Dakar become complicated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the end of Bakayoko's meeting with Dejean in "Chapter 15"?

2. In "Epilogue", what problems does union management have with Isnard?

3. How does Bakayoko feel about going to Dakar in "Chapter 16"?

4. What happens when the women reach the Vatican?

5. Why does Bakayoko decide to return home in "Chapter 18"?

6. What does Bakayoko talk about during the speeches in "Chapter 17"?

7. What happens after the apprentices are shot?

8. How does Dejean first react to Bakayoko's return in "Chapter 15"?

9. How does Bakayoko feel when he first arrives in Dakar?

10. What do the apprentices use their sling shots for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do speeches play in the novel? Consider the languages that are used, the audiences present and the actual outcomes.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Bakayoko as a character. What is his role in this novel? How does Bakayoko affect other characters, the plot and major themes?

Essay Topic 3

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

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