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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Camara to the train station before he leaves Kouroussa?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

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

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

4. Why does Camara not pull Fanta's hair anymore after their conversation?
(a) Because he is afraid of her.
(b) Because he starts pulling somebody else's hair.
(c) Because he doesn't like her anymore.
(d) Because he feels foolish about pulling her hair.

5. What do the reapers use to do their work?
(a) Knives.
(b) Axes.
(c) Spirits.
(d) Sickles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Konden Diara?

2. The dancing goes on how long after the circumcision ceremony and before the boys are taken to a special hut where they will stay?

3. Who prepares the food in Camara's house?

4. How does Camara feel about the transition from childhood to manhood?

5. Which animals are abundant in the river when the water rises?

(see the answer key)

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