God's Bits of Wood - Chapters 18–19 and Epilogue Quiz

What happens to the women who participated in the march upon their return home from Dakar?

Question Answer Choices They are celebrated by the men and given leadership roles. They occupy a new social space and walk daily to the lake without permission from their men. They are punished by their men for participating in the march. They decide to leave the village and settle in Dakar.

What happens to Beatrice when she rushes outside with a gun in hand?

Question Answer Choices She is arrested by the soldiers. She is disarmed and taken into custody. She manages to escape into the crowd. She is killed by rifle shots from the cordon of soldiers.

What happens to Fa Keïta and the other prisoners ten days after his arrival at the camp?

Question Answer Choices They are allowed to send letters to their families. They are transferred to another camp. They are given extra food rations. They are forced outside for exercise and endure silent marches on the hot sand.

What does Bakayoko decide after reading Lahbib's letter about the goings-on in Thiès?

Question Answer Choices He resolves to return home. He plans to stay in Saint-Louis. He decides to continue his journey to Sudan. He chooses to hide from the authorities.

What is one of the conditions for the end of the strike in Thiès?

Question Answer Choices Isnard must be removed from his position. The company must provide better housing for workers. The strike leaders must be imprisoned. The workers must be given a pay raise.

What does Fa Keïta do when he is allowed to pray in the direction of Mecca?

Question Answer Choices He is transferred to a more comfortable cell. Bernadini kicks his head into the barbs. He is allowed to lead the other prisoners in prayer. He is given extra food as a reward.

What happens to Konaté when he refuses to withstand Bernadini's verbal abuse?

Question Answer Choices He is transferred to another camp. He is given extra food rations. He is allowed to go free. He is stripped naked, tied, and forced into a pit.

What happens to N'Deye Touti after Bakayoko rejects her proposal to be his second wife?

Question Answer Choices She falls into a deep depression and slowly loses her haughty attitude. She marries another man to make Bakayoko jealous. She decides to leave Dakar and join Bakayoko on his journey. She becomes more determined and starts organizing protests.

What is Bakayoko's reaction to Ad'jibid'ji's explanation of Niakoro's riddle?

Question Answer Choices He praises her for her wisdom. He angrily dismisses her words. He regards her words with skepticism. He is immediately convinced by her explanation.

What significant event happens to Bakayoko as he travels up the Senegal River?

Question Answer Choices He meets with his family at Saint-Louis. He decides to return to Dakar immediately. He is captured by the authorities. He abandons his boat at Saint-Louis and travels stealthily on the boats of friendly fishermen.