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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the reapers not compete with each other?
(a) Because they are lazy.
(b) Because they are tired.
(c) So they can all stay together.
(d) Because they all have the same strength.

2. How does Camara feel the night after he hears the story about the special snake?
(a) Happy.
(b) Proud.
(c) Special.
(d) Sad.

3. What do many people think of country folk?
(a) That they are uncivilized and coarse.
(b) That they are civilized and coarse.
(c) That they are unhealthy.
(d) That they are strong.

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

5. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?
(a) The woman who wants the trinket.
(b) Camara's father.
(c) The praise-singer.
(d) Camara.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tindican in relation to Kouroussa?

2. Why do women want trinkets made out of gold?

3. What does Camara think about country people?

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

5. What kind of a man is Lansana?

(see the answer key)

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