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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the snake which Camara finds special?
(a) Because it is the guiding spirit of his father.
(b) Because it is the guiding spirit of his mother.
(c) Because it is the guiding spirit of his uncle.
(d) Because it is the guiding spirit of the house.

2. What does young Camara enjoy doing from the corner of the workshop?
(a) Playing with fire.
(b) Killing snakes.
(c) Watching the fire.
(d) Talking to customers.

3. How did the special snake first appear to Camara's father?
(a) In the yard.
(b) In a dream.
(c) In a thought.
(d) In a story.

4. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?
(a) Camara.
(b) Camara's father.
(c) The woman who wants the trinket.
(d) The praise-singer.

5. What is the job Camara's father practices?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Baker.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the douga sung?

2. Who is the douga reserved for?

3. What is the color of the special snake Camara finds one day?

4. Where do the people of Camara's village occasionally find gold?

5. What does young Camara do in his father's forge?

(see the answer key)

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