In "The Worst Lover: Boyfriend Spirits in Senegal," Mueller explains that an ndepp is

a. a single day spent in prayer to Mohammad, led by local marabout.
b. a private ceremony for the family of the girl possessed.
c. a ritual that involves making a month-long pilgrimage to a holy site.
d. a large, public ceremony that lasts for several days and includes dancing, drumming, and singing.


Correct Answer: d

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