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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Camara's grandmother store milk?
(a) In a jug.
(b) In a bowl.
(c) In a coconut.
(d) In a calabash.

4. Why do people hang ears of corn on ropes?
(a) To keep them away from the neighbors.
(b) To keep them away from the children.
(c) To keep them away from the pets.
(d) To keep them away from the farm animals.

5. How did Camara's father initially feel after the special snake's first appearance?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tindican in relation to Kouroussa?

2. Who is always present when Camara's father works with gold?

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

4. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?

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

(see the answer key)

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