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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Camara's father give Camara a gift when he leaves home?
(a) To wish him happiness.
(b) So he can play music.
(c) To protect him against evil spirits.
(d) To call on the good spirits.

2. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?
(a) He loves to sit still.
(b) He's restless.
(c) He's loud.
(d) He's quiet.

3. Camara's mother's presence maintains what during meal times?
(a) Cleanliness.
(b) Sturdiness.
(c) Disorder.
(d) Order and tradition.

4. How did Camara's father initially feel after the special snake's first appearance?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first school Camara attends?

2. What does young Camara enjoy doing from the corner of the workshop?

3. Who makes fun of Camara because he's feeling awkward around Fanta?

4. Why do people hang ears of corn on ropes?

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

(see the answer key)

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