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

2. How long is the walk from Kouroussa to Tindican normally?
(a) One hour.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Four hours.

3. Why is the snake which Camara finds special?
(a) Because it is the guiding spirit of his mother.
(b) Because it is the guiding spirit of his uncle.
(c) Because it is the guiding spirit of the house.
(d) Because it is the guiding spirit of his father.

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

5. What do Camara and his friends play with while he's in Tindican?
(a) Soccer balls.
(b) Slingshots.
(c) Metal toys.
(d) Bicycles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Camara assume that his father underwent the rituals of preparing to work with gold before he even stepped foot in the shop the morning of the woman's arrival with gold?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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