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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does the woman do when the trinket is presented to her?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She sits down.
(c) She trembles.
(d) She sighs.

3. What does young Camara do in his father's forge?
(a) He helps his father.
(b) He listens to the sounds.
(c) He makes a nuisance of himself.
(d) He plays music.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?

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

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

4. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?

5. Where are Camara's parents' huts located?

(see the answer key)

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