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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an example of a preparatory ritual for gold work undertaken by Camara's father?
(a) Eating a lot.
(b) Not eating for several days.
(c) Not washing himself for several days.
(d) Washing himself all over.

2. When do the reapers return to the village?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) At night.
(c) In the evening.
(d) The next morning.

3. How long is the walk from Kouroussa to Tindican normally?
(a) Four hours.
(b) One hour.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Two hours.

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

5. Why does Camara assume that his father underwent the rituals of preparing to work with gold before he even stepped foot in the shop the morning of the woman's arrival with gold?
(a) Because his father already read about this specific task.
(b) Because his father already heard about this specific task.
(c) Because his father already dreamt about this specific task.
(d) Because his father has done this specific task before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is always present when Camara's father works with gold?

2. Why do all the apprentices and workers in the blacksmith shop turn their attention to the production of the trinket?

3. Where are Camara's parents' huts located?

4. When is the douga sung?

5. What does the woman do when the trinket is presented to her?

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