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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

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's father fear about Camara in regards to the snake?
(a) That he will not have the gift.
(b) That he will kill the snake.
(c) That he will only have part of the gift.
(d) That he is not smart enough.

3. Where is the always present visitor located when Camara's father works with gold?
(a) Under the table.
(b) Under the sheepskin.
(c) Under the work bench.
(d) On top of the sheepskin.

4. What does Camara's father do as he works with the gold?
(a) He sings a song.
(b) He talks to his son.
(c) He breathes unknown cantations.
(d) He is very quiet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the special snake began to appear on a regular basis, what did it do?

2. How does Camara feel the night after he hears the story about the special snake?

3. After the animal encounter in the forge, what does Camara like to yell to his mother?

4. What fascinating animal does young Camara see in his father's forge?

5. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?

(see the answer key)

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