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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the narrator and her husband's romance blossom?
(a) After their third child was finally in school.
(b) They were not very romantic.
(c) Through their school years.
(d) The moment he saw her as a toddler.

2. What two woman does the narrator compare?
(a) Nabou and Binetou.
(b) Daba and Binetou.
(c) Aissatou and herself.
(d) Aunty Nabou and Lady Mother-in-law.

3. How did the men of Senegal treat an educated woman?
(a) They would not marry any woman who went to school past sixth grade.
(b) In awe that they could achieve such a difficult goal.
(c) The men would often insult educated women but desired them also.
(d) With deference.

4. What has Daouda Dieng been called publicly?
(a) A feminist.
(b) An embezzler.
(c) A candidate for presidency.
(d) A racist.

5. To whom do the wives give money?
(a) The government in the form of taxes.
(b) Their in-laws.
(c) No one; they keep it all for themselves.
(d) Their children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years have the narrator and Modou been married when he takes a second wife?

2. What does the narrator think of Aissatou's in-laws?

3. What does the narrator think hurt Modou's career?

4. How did Modou respond to the narrator having a new car?

5. Who is Daouda Dieng?

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