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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do parents send their children to Camara's father?
(a) To play music.
(b) To observe his work.
(c) To get paid.
(d) To work as an apprentice.

3. How does Camara feel the night after he hears the story about the special snake?
(a) Happy.
(b) Proud.
(c) Sad.
(d) Special.

4. Why does Camara's father always do the gold work himself?
(a) Because he has special powers.
(b) Because other people argue about this work.
(c) Because he wants to make all the money.
(d) Because he's the boss.

5. What does Camara's father do as he works with the gold?
(a) He talks to his son.
(b) He is very quiet.
(c) He sings a song.
(d) He breathes unknown cantations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of food do the women bring the reapers at noon?

2. What does Camara know about the harvest tradition?

3. What does young Camara offer to the animal he sees in his father's forge?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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