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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the douga reserved for?
(a) For celebrated men.
(b) For powerful men.
(c) For happy men.
(d) For healthy men.

2. Who are the reapers for the rice harvest?
(a) The heads of the family.
(b) Sturdy old men.
(c) Celebrated men.
(d) Sturdy young men.

3. What do the reapers do while they work?
(a) They talk.
(b) They sing.
(c) They eat.
(d) They complain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month does Camara return to Conakry?

2. Who is always present when Camara's father works with gold?

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

4. When does the ritual procession around town finish?

5. What will most boys become in the future?

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