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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an example of a preparatory ritual for gold work undertaken by Camara's father?
(a) Not washing himself for several days.
(b) Washing himself all over.
(c) Eating a lot.
(d) Not eating for several days.

2. What is a sayon?
(a) The first child born.
(b) The last child born.
(c) The child born after twins.
(d) The child born before twins.

3. What does the animal do after Camara's mother gets it back on its feet?
(a) He follows his master away.
(b) He follows Camara away.
(c) He runs off.
(d) He stays with Camara's mother.

4. How does the farmer's life seem to Camara?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Boring.
(d) Picturesque.

5. What announces that the harvest has begun?
(a) The sound of a harp.
(b) The sound of a flute.
(c) The tom-tom.
(d) The tam-tam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Camara's mother's presence maintains what during meal times?

2. Who does Camara share his bed with?

3. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?

4. What does Camara love to do when Lansana's twin shows up in Tindican?

5. Why do people hang ears of corn on ropes?

(see the answer key)

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