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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who embraces Camara when he arrives in Tindican?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His mother.
(c) His friend.
(d) His grandmother.

2. What do the guests shower the boys with during the circumcision ceremony?
(a) Handkerchiefs.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Water.
(d) Gifts.

3. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?
(a) Four or five.
(b) Three or four.
(c) Six or seven.
(d) Five or six.

4. What does Camara think about country people?
(a) That they are inconsiderate.
(b) That they are undignified and considerate.
(c) That they are dignified and considerate.
(d) That they are stupid.

5. How does Camara feel the night after he hears the story about the special snake?
(a) Proud.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Special.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the always present visitor located when Camara's father works with gold?

2. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?

3. What does Camara's grandmother do with him when she takes him around her village?

4. Which member of Camara's family is a reaper?

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

(see the answer key)

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