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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years has the second wife been married to the deceased?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 18
(d) 10

2. How do the narrator and her friends feel about being teachers?
(a) They hate teaching.
(b) It's a necessary evil.
(c) It's something to pay the bills, though not very exciting.
(d) They love their profession.

3. How many children does the woman bear the deceased?
(a) 12
(b) 2
(c) 0
(d) 15

4. What did the narrator's mother think of Modou?
(a) He wouldn't be a good provider.
(b) He was too good to be true.
(c) He was ugly.
(d) He was kind and generous.

5. According to the narrator, what did Modou do to gain her as a wife?
(a) He went to great lengths to have her.
(b) Nothing, she chased Modou.
(c) He told her father she was pregnant.
(d) He promised her they'd move to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one secret revealed about the deceased?

2. What is remarkable about the narrator?

3. What is the traditional contribution for funeral expenses from others?

4. Of what is Aunty Nabou proud?

5. To whom do the wives give money?

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