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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The students' parents have been unaware of the atmosphere surrounding Camara's school. What type of atmosphere has it been?
(a) Happy.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Brutal.
(d) Comfortable.

2. Who is the douga reserved for?
(a) For powerful men.
(b) For healthy men.
(c) For happy men.
(d) For celebrated men.

3. What is the second school Camara attends?
(a) The French School.
(b) The Koran school.
(c) The African school.
(d) The English school.

4. What do the older boys and men do after the procession?
(a) They go home.
(b) They drink and eat.
(c) They sing.
(d) They stay out for the night.

5. Why doesn't Camara's family member want to get too far ahead of the rest of the reapers?
(a) Because he doesn't want them to take advantage of him.
(b) Because he's tired.
(c) Because he's too lazy.
(d) Because he doesn't want them to feel bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of food do the women bring the reapers at noon?

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

3. What happens to Camara when he defies the order to not associate with Kouyate and his sister?

4. Why does Camara feel self-conscious in his school clothes while in Tindican?

5. What color is Camara's school uniform?

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