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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of woman visits Camara's father's shop in chapter two?
(a) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with silver.
(b) A representative of all the villagers who come to the shop with silver.
(c) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with gold.
(d) A normal member of all the women who come to the shop with silver.

2. Who is always present when Camara's father works with gold?
(a) The black snake.
(b) Camara's mother.
(c) A black cat.
(d) A new snake.

3. Who embraces Camara when he arrives in Tindican?
(a) His mother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His friend.

4. What color is Camara's school uniform?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Khaki.
(d) Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Camara do when the reapers need water?

2. What announces that the harvest has begun?

3. What does Camara think about country people?

4. When do the reapers return to the village?

5. Why do women who want a golden trinket hire a praise-singer to have the trinket made well and on time?

(see the answer key)

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