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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks Camara if he would like to go abroad to finish his studies?
(a) Camara's favorite teacher.
(b) The director of Camara's school.
(c) Marie.
(d) Camara's uncle.

2. Why are there always many apprentices staying at Camara's father's forge?
(a) Because Camara's father doesn't have more than one child.
(b) Because Camara's father is unknown.
(c) Because Camara's father pays a lot of money.
(d) Because Camara's father is well known.

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

4. What does Camara's father do when he hears the douga?
(a) He dances.
(b) He sings.
(c) He does more gold work.
(d) He laughs.

5. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?
(a) A drum.
(b) A violin.
(c) A harp.
(d) A guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is hanging from the bombax trees and huts when the sun comes up after the Ceremony of the Lions?

2. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?

3. What do the women and the girls do after the procession?

4. Camara tells who about what has been happening at school?

5. When is the douga sung?

(see the answer key)

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