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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is always present when Camara's father works with gold?
(a) The black snake.
(b) A new snake.
(c) A black cat.
(d) Camara's mother.

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

3. Who has arrived to celebrate Camara's departure from Kouroussa?
(a) Several tom-tom players.
(b) Several friends.
(c) Several praise-singers.
(d) Several family members.

4. Where do the people of Camara's village occasionally find gold?
(a) In the clay.
(b) In the sand.
(c) In the mud.
(d) In the forest.

5. What does legend say about twin brothers?
(a) That they are practically magicians.
(b) That they are practically dumb.
(c) That they are practically strong.
(d) That they are practically doctors.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Camara's rite of passage start?

2. What is the color of the special snake Camara finds one day?

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

4. What type of emotion is outwardly manifested during the circumcision ceremony?

5. What do many people think of country folk?

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