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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the tom-tom begin to beat for the rite of passage?
(a) As soon as the sun sets.
(b) As soon as the sun rises.
(c) As soon as everybody is awake.
(d) At noon.

2. Who is Konden Diara?
(a) A snake that eats little boys.
(b) An evil spirit.
(c) A good spirit.
(d) A lion that eats little boys.

3. When does Marie spend time at Mamadou's house?
(a) In the evenings.
(b) On Saturdays.
(c) On Sundays.
(d) On weekdays.

4. What is the only thing Konden Diara will do to Camara according to his father?
(a) Roar at him.
(b) Laugh at him.
(c) Eat him.
(d) Sing to him.

5. In which country does Camara have an opportunity to finish his studies?
(a) Germany.
(b) Belgium.
(c) England.
(d) France.

6. What do the women and the girls do after the procession?
(a) They cook.
(b) They watch the boys.
(c) They go home.
(d) They stay out all night.

7. What kind of look is Camara's hut acquiring over time?
(a) An American look.
(b) An African look.
(c) A European look.
(d) An Asian look.

8. Camara's mother gives him a bottle of liquid good for what?
(a) The chest.
(b) The brain.
(c) The feet.
(d) The face.

9. Who has arrived to celebrate Camara's departure from Kouroussa?
(a) Several family members.
(b) Several praise-singers.
(c) Several friends.
(d) Several tom-tom players.

10. Who gives the boys a handkerchief for their ceremony of circumcision?
(a) Their aunt.
(b) Their sweetheart.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their sister.

11. What type of emotion is outwardly manifested during the circumcision ceremony?
(a) Joyous.
(b) Sad.
(c) Boring.
(d) Unattractive.

12. What does Camara find on the honor roll at his school every term?
(a) His uncle's name.
(b) Marie's name.
(c) His name.
(d) His friend's name.

13. Who is Mamadou?
(a) Camara's brother.
(b) Camara's cousin.
(c) Camara's uncle.
(d) Camara's nephew.

14. What does Camara's father's second wife hold up as a symbol for Camara during the circumcision ceremony?
(a) A school uniform.
(b) Hoes.
(c) An exercise book and sharpies.
(d) An exercise book and fountain pens.

15. How does Camara's father react when he tells him about his plans to study abroad?
(a) He starts crying.
(b) He is supportive.
(c) He is opposed to the idea.
(d) He starts screaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the boys stay in a special hut after their circumcision?

2. What kind of landscape does Camara see that he has never seen before while on the train to Conakry?

3. Where does Camara pedal to with Marie?

4. What does Camara's mother do when he tells her about his plans to study abroad?

5. How beautiful does Camara think Marie is?

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