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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the color of the special snake Camara finds one day?
(a) Black.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Black and yellow.

2. What does young Camara do in his father's forge?
(a) He listens to the sounds.
(b) He makes a nuisance of himself.
(c) He plays music.
(d) He helps his father.

3. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?
(a) A harp.
(b) A violin.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A drum.

4. What does young Camara offer to the animal he sees in his father's forge?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Bread.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A reed.

5. Why do parents send their children to Camara's father?
(a) To work as an apprentice.
(b) To get paid.
(c) To play music.
(d) To observe his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of woman visits Camara's father's shop in chapter two?

2. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?

3. How does Camara feel the night after he hears the story about the special snake?

4. Why does Camara's father tell this story to his son?

5. Where is the always present visitor located when Camara's father works with gold?

(see the answer key)

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