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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) Not washing himself for several days.
(b) Eating a lot.
(c) Not eating for several days.
(d) Washing himself all over.

2. What does Camara think about country people?
(a) That they are undignified and considerate.
(b) That they are stupid.
(c) That they are inconsiderate.
(d) That they are dignified and considerate.

3. Who are the reapers for the rice harvest?
(a) Celebrated men.
(b) Sturdy young men.
(c) Sturdy old men.
(d) The heads of the family.

4. 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 dreamt about this specific task.
(b) Because his father already heard about this specific task.
(c) Because his father has done this specific task before.
(d) Because his father already read about this specific task.

5. When is the douga sung?
(a) Only when gold work is presented.
(b) Rarely.
(c) When evil spirits need to be set free.
(d) All the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Camara's grandmother's hut look like?

2. Who embraces Camara when he arrives in Tindican?

3. What does Camara's grandmother do with him when she takes him around her village?

4. Where is Tindican in relation to Kouroussa?

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

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