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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Camara's grandmother always do as soon as he arrives?
(a) Wash his head.
(b) Wash him from head to foot.
(c) Praise him.
(d) Massage his feet.

3. Camara tells who about what has been happening at school?
(a) The apprentices.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

4. Why does Camara's father always do the gold work himself?
(a) Because he wants to make all the money.
(b) Because he's the boss.
(c) Because other people argue about this work.
(d) Because he has special powers.

5. What kind of woman visits Camara's father's shop in chapter two?
(a) A representative of all the villagers who come to the shop with silver.
(b) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with gold.
(c) A normal member of all the women who come to the shop with silver.
(d) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with silver.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Camara know about the harvest tradition?

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

4. What does Camara's father do as he works with the gold?

5. What is the name of one particular apprentice Camara remembers?

(see the answer key)

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