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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 the job Camara's father practices?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Electrician.
(c) Baker.
(d) Blacksmith.

2. How did the special snake first appear to Camara's father?
(a) In a dream.
(b) In the yard.
(c) In a thought.
(d) In a story.

3. Why do all the apprentices and workers in the blacksmith shop turn their attention to the production of the trinket?
(a) Because gold work is abundant and fascinating.
(b) Because gold work is rare and boring.
(c) Because gold work is rare and fascinating.
(d) Because gold work is boring.

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

5. Why do parents send their children to Camara's father?
(a) To observe his work.
(b) To get paid.
(c) To play music.
(d) To work as an apprentice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the praise-singer talking about in chapter 2?

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

3. How did Camara's father initially feel after the special snake's first appearance?

4. Where is the always present visitor located when Camara's father works with gold?

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

(see the answer key)

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