Names
The protagonist in the story
Noumbe
Which of Mustafa's wives came to visit Noumbe
The second wife
Where did the children find Mustafa
At the house of his fourth wife (Voulimata)
The color white
Purity, simplicity or cleanliness
What is the setting of the story
Senegal, West Africa
The antagonist in the story
Mustapha
The reason the second wife came to visit Noumbe
Revenge, pay back, etc
They didn't want to hurt her feelings
Noumbe referred to the "Flame of Her Dignity"
Self Respect
The term for a man with multiple wives
Polygame
This person took on the role of comforting Noumbe
Aida
One thing Mactar noticed on the morning of the second day
* Bed was not made
* Bowl containing the stew was still in the same place
* Loaf of bread on the table was untouched
What could you tell by Noumbe's moist face?
Noumbe had been crying
The appearance of Noumbe's hut
Poverty
A society in which men have the power and control
Patriarchy
The name of Noumbe's oldest son
Mactar
Name a way in which women are shown to be men's playthings in the story
* The men come and go as they please
* Men can break the rules of polygamy if they want to
* Women were expected to have cooked food, clean house and take care of children but the men didn't have to do anything.
Why did Noumbe tell Mustafa that she had forgotten that it was her three days?
She was making fun of Mustafa and/or being sarcastic
Standing up when someone enters the room
Respect
Some cultures have an afternoon nap
Siesta
The name of Mustapha's fourth wife
Voulimata
Besides being married to Mustafa, what did the second wife and Noumbe have in common?
They were both left for a younger women
Why did Mustafa state that one day jealousy was going to suffocate Noumbe?
To blame her because he didn't carry out his duties
The breaking of the three plates
The breaking of her heart or the liberation from the shackles of a polygamous relationship
What happens if a wife throws spiteful words in her husbands face
He would beat her