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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camara's grandmother's hut look like?
(a) Full of stuff.
(b) Clean.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Empty.

2. What is the name of the river that flows nearby Camara's village?
(a) The Nassar.
(b) The Nile.
(c) The Amazon.
(d) The Niger.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the farmer's life seem to Camara?

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

4. When does rice season occur in Tindican?

5. What fascinating animal does young Camara see in his father's forge?

(see the answer key)

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