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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camara's father's second wife hold up as a symbol for Camara during the circumcision ceremony?
(a) Hoes.
(b) An exercise book and fountain pens.
(c) A school uniform.
(d) An exercise book and sharpies.

2. What does young Camara offer to the animal he sees in his father's forge?
(a) Bread.
(b) A reed.
(c) A mouse.
(d) Cheese.

3. What kind of food do the women bring the reapers at noon?
(a) Rice and peas.
(b) Rice and beans.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Couscous.

4. When is the douga sung?
(a) Rarely.
(b) When evil spirits need to be set free.
(c) All the time.
(d) Only when gold work is presented.

5. What does Camara begin to do in the rice fields?
(a) Daydream.
(b) Read.
(c) Sing.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the tom-tom begin to beat for the rite of passage?

2. Who do the children occasionally complain to when being taken advantage of?

3. What do the guests shower the boys with during the circumcision ceremony?

4. Who do the older children take their frustration out on?

5. The boys receive a handkerchief made of what for their circumcision ritual?

(see the answer key)

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