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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fascinating animal does young Camara see in his father's forge?
(a) A bird.
(b) A snake.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A dog.

2. What color is Camara's school uniform?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Khaki.

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

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

5. Who is the praise-singer talking about in chapter 2?
(a) About people Camara has never heard about.
(b) About people Camara has heard all about.
(c) About people Camara has sometimes heard about.
(d) About people Camara likes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do parents send their children to Camara's father?

2. What instrument does the praise-singer pull out when singing the praises of Camara's father in chapter 2?

3. What does Camara's father do as he works with the gold?

4. How old is Camara in his earliest memories?

5. How long is the walk from Kouroussa to Tindican when Camara does it with his youngest uncle?

(see the answer key)

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