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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

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 drum.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A violin.
(d) A harp.

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

3. What is the color of the special snake Camara finds one day?
(a) Black.
(b) Black and yellow.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

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

5. Why do women who want a golden trinket hire a praise-singer to have the trinket made well and on time?
(a) To act as a seller.
(b) To act as a go-between.
(c) To act as a friend.
(d) To act as a priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?

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

3. Why does Camara's father always do the gold work himself?

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

5. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?

(see the answer key)

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