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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is hanging from the bombax trees and huts when the sun comes up after the Ceremony of the Lions?
(a) Black threads.
(b) White threads.
(c) White flowers.
(d) Black snakes.

2. What does Camara do when the reapers need water?
(a) He runs to fetch it.
(b) He collects it from the rain.
(c) He walks to fetch it.
(d) He doesn't do anything.

3. Why does Camara's father give Camara a gift when he leaves home?
(a) To wish him happiness.
(b) So he can play music.
(c) To protect him against evil spirits.
(d) To call on the good spirits.

4. What do the reapers do while they work?
(a) They eat.
(b) They complain.
(c) They sing.
(d) They talk.

5. How are Camara's father's apprentices treated?
(a) Like spoiled children.
(b) Like children of the family.
(c) Like adults.
(d) Like children of the neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does rice season occur in Tindican?

2. What is an example of a preparatory ritual for gold work undertaken by Camara's father?

3. What do the older boys and men do after the procession?

4. Why do people hang ears of corn on ropes?

5. Who is Marie?

(see the answer key)

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