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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Camara walk to school with when he is a child?
(a) With his sister.
(b) With his friend.
(c) With his nephew.
(d) With his brother.

2. What is the long tunic that reaches to the heels but is split up the sides called?
(a) A burbon.
(b) A tom-tom.
(c) A boubou.
(d) A wouwou.

3. Who are the reapers for the rice harvest?
(a) Sturdy young men.
(b) The heads of the family.
(c) Celebrated men.
(d) Sturdy old men.

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

5. What does Camara believe about his mother?
(a) That she has special powers.
(b) That she is very special.
(c) That she has special flowers.
(d) That she doesn't have special powers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Camara get hospitalized during his first year in Conakry?

2. When is the douga sung?

3. Who prepares the food in Camara's house?

4. What does Camara's father do when he hears the douga?

5. What does Camara's mother do right before he leaves home?

(see the answer key)

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