1 What is the name of the protagonist? Ramatoulaye Mawdo Aissatou Modou 2 Why does Ramatoulaye feel frustrated by how her visitors treat her during the initial mourning period? They talk too loudly They make too many jokes She feels that they don't pay her enough respect They're rude to her co-wife 3 Given what the reader eventually learns about Ramatoulaye, why is she frustrated with her relatives at the start of the novel? She is fiercely independent and hates being limited by others She wants revenge against them She feels they didn't respect Modou while he was alive She feels that they don't do enough to comfort her 4 What is a griot? Black African who is part-poet, part-musician, part-sorcerer Black African widow Old Black African woman Black African traditional medicine person 5 Where is the novel set? Ivory Coast Nigeria Senegal Benin 6 Why does Assiatou leave Mawdo? He married another woman without her knowledge He isn't attentive enough to her He abandons their children He tries to seduce Ramatoulaye 7 How does Ramatoulaye’s mother feel about Modou? She loves him She is scared of him She thinks he is untrustworthy She is indifferent 8 What factors into Ramatoulaye choosing Modou instead of Daouda Dieng? She loves Modou and society would disapprove of her marrying Daouda She loves Daouda but wants to be rebellious and marries Modou instead She loves Daouda but marries Modou out of societal obligations She loves Modou and feels enabled to choose him, despite societal disapproval because of her education 9 What is Sangalkam? The farm Mawdo inherited from his father The villa that Modou and Binetou live in after they get married The town where they live The seaside town they love to visit 10 What is the tension between Ramatoulaye and her sisters-in-law when it comes to division of work? Ramatoulaye thinks that her sisters-in-law are lazy Trick question; there is no tension between them Her sisters-in-law think she has it easy because she doesn't have to do much housework Ramatoulaye prefers to do the cooking whereas her sisters-in-law prefer to clean 11 Why does Mawdo’s mother feel socially superior to Assiatou? She thinks that Aissatou is stupid She comes from royal blood Aissatou had something embarrassing happen to her in her childhood She believes that she is better looking 12 When does Mawdo finally tell Assiatou he is taking another wife? Before he meets his new wife The day he meets his new wife The day of the wedding After the wedding date has been confirmed 13 What does Assiatou do in response to Mawdo marrying young Nabou? She falls into a depression, becoming extremely sick She leaves him, taking their four sons with her She manages to survive, throwing herself into her work She takes an extended holiday 14 Who is young Nabou? Mawdo's second wife Mawdo's young cousin Mawdo's mother's namesake All of these 15 Who pressures Binetou to get married to Modou? Daba Her professor at university Ramatoulaye Her mother 16 How do Ramatoulaye’s children feel about Modou marrying again? They are excited to have another woman in the house They have mixed feelings They are indifferent They unanimously disapprove 17 How do young Nabou’s beliefs reflect her upbringing? She has very traditional ideas about the role of men and women She thinks that people without royal blood are less intelligent than her She believes that people who practice a trade (goldsmiths, midwives, etc.) are less important than people like doctors She doesn't believe that men should only have one wife 18 What is something we can learn about mental illness from Jacqueline’s experience with it? That mental illness affects women more than men That mental illness happens when you're in unfamiliar places That mental illness happens when husbands cheat on wives That mental illness has serious, often physical implications 19 In light of the information the reader is given throughout the novel, what is Ramatoulaye’s primary feeling for Binetou? Reluctant admiration Pity Indifference Hatred 20 What word does Ramatoulaye use to describe how she lived her life without Modou? Celebrate Survive Wallow Thrive 21 Why is it so meaningful that Assiatou buys Ramatoulaye a car? It gives her independence Her children really want a car It is a very expensive gift It gives her the ability to show off around town 22 What makes Ramatoulaye angry about Tamsir’s offer? She still resents him for not telling her about Binetou She thinks she is far too good for him She is jealous of his other wives He presumes she will say yes and treats her like an object 23 Who does Daouda Dieng mention advocating for in the government? The poor Disabled people Orphans Women 24 Why is Ramatoulaye swamped with suitors? She is extremely respected in the community She is very beautiful Modou left her a lot in his will Daba and her husband have secured a very generous portion for her 25 How does Ramatoulaye react to the news of Aissatou’s pregnancy? She is furious and shouts at her, but later takes it back and is kind She is not surprised since the griot woman already predicted it She is shocked, but eventually comforts Aissatou She is shocked, and turns Aissatou out of their home
