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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the people of Camara's village occasionally find gold?
(a) In the sand.
(b) In the forest.
(c) In the clay.
(d) In the mud.

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

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

4. Why does Camara's father tell this story to his son?
(a) Because Camara is the smartest son.
(b) Because Camara is the eldest son.
(c) Because Camara is the healthiest son.
(d) Because Camara is the youngest son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Camara's grandmother always do as soon as he arrives?

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

3. What does Camara's father fear about Camara in regards to the snake?

4. Why does Camara feel self-conscious in his school clothes while in Tindican?

5. What does Camara's grandmother's hut look like?

(see the answer key)

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