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

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

3. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?
(a) Six or seven.
(b) Five or six.
(c) Three or four.
(d) Four or five.

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

5. Why do women want trinkets made out of gold?
(a) For no special reason.
(b) For a friend.
(c) For decoration.
(d) For special occasions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the douga sung?

2. Who is the douga reserved for?

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

4. What does Camara's father do when he hears the douga?

5. Where do the people of Camara's village occasionally find gold?

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