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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Camara share his bed with?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His father's older apprentices.
(c) His father's younger apprentices.
(d) His sisters.

2. Why does Camara's mother find it difficult to understand why he wants more schooling?
(a) Because she thinks he is stupid.
(b) Because she thinks it's too expensive.
(c) Because she thinks he wants to leave her.
(d) Because she thinks he has had so much schooling already.

3. Why does Camara not pull Fanta's hair anymore after their conversation?
(a) Because he starts pulling somebody else's hair.
(b) Because he is afraid of her.
(c) Because he feels foolish about pulling her hair.
(d) Because he doesn't like her anymore.

4. Why does Camara's father tell this story to his son?
(a) Because Camara is the eldest son.
(b) Because Camara is the healthiest son.
(c) Because Camara is the smartest son.
(d) Because Camara is the youngest son.

5. What does the director in Conakry give Camara before he leaves the country?
(a) A map of the metro.
(b) A map of the airport.
(c) A map of the country he's going to.
(d) A map of the city he's going to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fascinating animal does young Camara see in his father's forge?

2. What does young Camara enjoy doing from the corner of the workshop?

3. Why do parents send their children to Camara's father?

4. Who is Mamadou?

5. Who is Marie?

(see the answer key)

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