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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camara's father fear about Camara in regards to the snake?
(a) That he will only have part of the gift.
(b) That he is not smart enough.
(c) That he will not have the gift.
(d) That he will kill the snake.

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

3. Why do the reapers not compete with each other?
(a) Because they are tired.
(b) Because they all have the same strength.
(c) So they can all stay together.
(d) Because they are lazy.

4. Where does Camara's grandmother store milk?
(a) In a calabash.
(b) In a bowl.
(c) In a jug.
(d) In a coconut.

5. What does Camara's grandmother's hut look like?
(a) Empty.
(b) Clean.
(c) Full of stuff.
(d) Dirty.

6. What is the name of Kouyate's sister?
(a) Maria.
(b) Miryam.
(c) Madonna.
(d) Mariama.

7. One day, some men come and ask Camara's mother to get a certain animal back on its feet. What kind of animal?
(a) A horse.
(b) A pig.
(c) A cow.
(d) A sheep.

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

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

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

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

12. What kind of woman visits Camara's father's shop in chapter two?
(a) A representative of all the villagers who come to the shop with silver.
(b) A normal member of all the women who come to the shop with silver.
(c) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with gold.
(d) A representative of all the women who come to the shop with silver.

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

14. How are Camara's father's apprentices treated?
(a) Like adults.
(b) Like children of the family.
(c) Like children of the neighbors.
(d) Like spoiled children.

15. What does young Camara offer to the animal he sees in his father's forge?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A reed.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the special snake began to appear on a regular basis, what did it do?

2. Camara's mother displays what sort of attitude?

3. How long is the walk from Kouroussa to Tindican normally?

4. What is the job Camara's father practices?

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

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