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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When do the reapers return to the village?
(a) In the evening.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) The next morning.
(d) At night.

3. Why do all the apprentices and workers in the blacksmith shop turn their attention to the production of the trinket?
(a) Because gold work is rare and boring.
(b) Because gold work is boring.
(c) Because gold work is abundant and fascinating.
(d) Because gold work is rare and fascinating.

4. What do many people think of country folk?
(a) That they are unhealthy.
(b) That they are uncivilized and coarse.
(c) That they are civilized and coarse.
(d) That they are strong.

5. Camara's mother's presence maintains what during meal times?
(a) Disorder.
(b) Cleanliness.
(c) Sturdiness.
(d) Order and tradition.

6. When does rice season occur in Tindican?
(a) In October.
(b) In November.
(c) In January.
(d) In December.

7. What color is Camara's school uniform?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Khaki.

8. Where is the always present visitor located when Camara's father works with gold?
(a) Under the table.
(b) On top of the sheepskin.
(c) Under the work bench.
(d) Under the sheepskin.

9. Which animals are abundant in the river when the water rises?
(a) Hippopotamuses.
(b) Crocodiles.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Snakes.

10. What is the job Camara's father practices?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Baker.

11. Who is the praise-singer talking about in chapter 2?
(a) About people Camara has heard all about.
(b) About people Camara has never heard about.
(c) About people Camara has sometimes heard about.
(d) About people Camara likes.

12. The students' parents have been unaware of the atmosphere surrounding Camara's school. What type of atmosphere has it been?
(a) Happy.
(b) Brutal.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Comfortable.

13. How did the special snake first appear to Camara's father?
(a) In a dream.
(b) In a thought.
(c) In the yard.
(d) In a story.

14. What does Camara know about the harvest tradition?
(a) He understands where it comes from.
(b) He learned much about the tradition.
(c) Not much.
(d) Everything.

15. How did Camara's father initially feel after the special snake's first appearance?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Camara's family member want to get too far ahead of the rest of the reapers?

2. What does Camara's father fear about Camara in regards to the snake?

3. Where does Camara's grandmother store milk?

4. What do the reapers do while they work?

5. What do the reapers use to do their work?

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