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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Camara's grandmother always do as soon as he arrives?
(a) Wash his head.
(b) Wash him from head to foot.
(c) Massage his feet.
(d) Praise him.

4. What does Camara love to do in the evenings while in Tindican?
(a) He loves to sit with the whole family and yell at everyone.
(b) He loves to sit with the whole family and study everyone.
(c) He loves to sing with the whole family.
(d) He loves to sit outside.

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

6. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?
(a) Three or four.
(b) Six or seven.
(c) Four or five.
(d) Five or six.

7. What does Camara's school teacher do?
(a) He hugs the students.
(b) He is nice to the students.
(c) He laughs at the students.
(d) He beats the students.

8. What does Camara think about country people?
(a) That they are stupid.
(b) That they are dignified and considerate.
(c) That they are undignified and considerate.
(d) That they are inconsiderate.

9. Why does Camara's father send his children to school?
(a) To be treated like slaves.
(b) To sing.
(c) To learn.
(d) To play.

10. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?
(a) He loves to sit still.
(b) He's quiet.
(c) He's restless.
(d) He's loud.

11. What is an example of a preparatory ritual for gold work undertaken by Camara's father?
(a) Washing himself all over.
(b) Not eating for several days.
(c) Not washing himself for several days.
(d) Eating a lot.

12. Camara's mother displays what sort of attitude?
(a) Disgusting.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Humble.
(d) Authoritarian.

13. What is the name of one particular apprentice Camara remembers?
(a) Sidafa.
(b) Sidame.
(c) Saddam.
(d) Sidmund.

14. What fascinating animal does young Camara see in his father's forge?
(a) A snake.
(b) A bird.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rabbit.

15. Why do women want trinkets made out of gold?
(a) For no special reason.
(b) For a friend.
(c) For decoration.
(d) For special occasions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river that flows nearby Camara's village?

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

3. Why do the reapers not compete with each other?

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

5. Who are the reapers for the rice harvest?

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