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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Camara's father's apprentices treated?
(a) Like spoiled children.
(b) Like adults.
(c) Like children of the neighbors.
(d) Like children of the family.

2. Why do all the apprentices and workers in the blacksmith shop turn their attention to the production of the trinket?
(a) Because gold work is abundant and fascinating.
(b) Because gold work is rare and fascinating.
(c) Because gold work is rare and boring.
(d) Because gold work is boring.

3. What does Camara do when he sits at the bonfire on the night of the ritual?
(a) He smiles.
(b) He trembles.
(c) He jumps over the fire.
(d) He sings.

4. Camara's mother's presence maintains what during meal times?
(a) Disorder.
(b) Order and tradition.
(c) Sturdiness.
(d) Cleanliness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the special snake first appear to Camara's father?

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

3. What does Camara do at the end of the meals?

4. One day, some men come and ask Camara's mother to get a certain animal back on its feet. What kind of animal?

5. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?

(see the answer key)

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