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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 fear about Camara in regards to the snake?
(a) That he will only have part of the gift.
(b) That he will kill the snake.
(c) That he will not have the gift.
(d) That he is not smart enough.

2. Why does Camara pull Fanta's hair?
(a) Because she is a girl.
(b) Because he doesn't like her.
(c) Because she is childish.
(d) Because she is a friend.

3. What did Camara and his apprentice friend talk about?
(a) About their friends.
(b) About their days.
(c) About the weather.
(d) About food.

4. What does Kouyate's father do as a profession?
(a) Reaper.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Praise-singer.
(d) Teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the school teacher punish the students physically?

2. How does Camara feel about the transition from childhood to manhood?

3. Who cuts the first swath of rice from the field on the day of the harvest?

4. What do many people think of country folk?

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

(see the answer key)

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