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Camara Laye

The Dark Child Quiz

Camara Laye
This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Dark Child.

The Dark Child Quiz

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1)

What does Camara do when the reapers need water? (from Chapter 4)

He doesn't do anything.
He collects it from the rain.
He walks to fetch it.
He runs to fetch it.
2)

Why does Camara return to Kouroussa after completing his final exams? (from Chapter 12)

To eat and drink.
To celebrate his school success.
To worry about his mother.
To be with his friends.
3)

Some of Camara's brothers and sisters don't fit in his mother's hut. Where do they sleep? (from Chapter 5)

In their father's mother's hut.
In their father's hut.
In their mother's mother's hut.
In their uncle's hut.
4)

What does Camara think about country people? (from Chapter 4)

That they are undignified and considerate.
That they are inconsiderate.
That they are stupid.
That they are dignified and considerate.
5)

What does Camara believe about his mother? (from Chapter 5)

That she is very special.
That she doesn't have special powers.
That she has special powers.
That she has special flowers.
6)

When does the school teacher punish the students physically? (from Chapter 6)

When the students are late.
When the students' handwriting is not exact.
When the students don't listen.
When the students interrupt.
7)

In which country does Camara have an opportunity to finish his studies? (from Chapter 12)

Belgium.
England.
Germany.
France.
8)

Who talks to Camara's mother about his desire to study abroad in hopes of convincing her that it is a good idea? (from Chapter 12)

Camara.
Camara's father.
Camara and his father.
Camara's uncle.
9)

Who makes fun of Camara because he's feeling awkward around Fanta? (from Chapter 6)

Fanta's sister.
Camara's brother.
Fanta's brother.
Camara's sister.
10)

Who does Camara share his bed with? (from Chapter 5)

His sisters.
His brothers.
His father's younger apprentices.
His father's older apprentices.
11)

Why does Camara's father give Camara a gift when he leaves home? (from Chapter 9)

To wish him happiness.
So he can play music.
To call on the good spirits.
To protect him against evil spirits.
12)

What does Fanta bring Camara after he runs off crying after the ordeal at school? (from Chapter 6)

A wheat cake.
A chocolate cake.
A carrot cake.
Chocolate cookies.
13)

What does Camara do at the end of the meals? (from Chapter 5)

He gives his parents a hug.
He bows to his parents.
He just walks away.
He gives his parents a kiss.
14)

How do the other boys feel when Camara puts Marie on his bicycle? (from Chapter 10)

Jealous.
Comfortable.
Sad.
Happy.
15)

What kind of food do the women bring the reapers at noon? (from Chapter 4)

Spaghetti.
Rice and beans.
Rice and peas.
Couscous.
16)

How long will the boys stay in a special hut after the circumcision? (from Chapter 8)

A month.
Two months.
Two weeks.
A week.
17)

What makes Camara feel very smart and helpful? (from Chapter 10)

Helping Marie with her homework.
Bicycling with Marie.
Dancing with Marie.
Talking to Marie.
18)

What does Camara do when he sits at the bonfire on the night of the ritual? (from Chapter 7)

He sings.
He jumps over the fire.
He trembles.
He smiles.
19)

Where do Camara and his two friends show up after disappearing for awhile? (from Chapter 11)

At Check's mother's hut.
At Camara's mother's hut.
At Kouyate's mother's hut.
At Camara's hut.
20)

How long is Camara planning to study abroad? (from Chapter 12)

A month.
A year.
Two years.
Six months.
21)

Why does Camara not pull Fanta's hair anymore after their conversation? (from Chapter 6)

Because he is afraid of her.
Because he starts pulling somebody else's hair.
Because he doesn't like her anymore.
Because he feels foolish about pulling her hair.
22)

Who gives the boys a handkerchief for their ceremony of circumcision? (from Chapter 8)

Their sweetheart.
Their sister.
Their aunt.
Their mother.
23)

What is the name of Kouyate's sister? (from Chapter 6)

Madonna.
Miryam.
Mariama.
Maria.
24)

Why do the boys stay in a special hut after their circumcision? (from Chapter 8)

To eat together.
To sing together.
To recover as a group.
To feel sad together.
25)

Why doesn't Camara's family member want to get too far ahead of the rest of the reapers? (from Chapter 4)

Because he doesn't want them to feel bad.
Because he's tired.
Because he's too lazy.
Because he doesn't want them to take advantage of him.
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