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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Camara assume that his father underwent the rituals of preparing to work with gold before he even stepped foot in the shop the morning of the woman's arrival with gold?
(a) Because his father has done this specific task before.
(b) Because his father already dreamt about this specific task.
(c) Because his father already heard about this specific task.
(d) Because his father already read about this specific task.

2. What does Camara do at the end of the meals?
(a) He just walks away.
(b) He gives his parents a kiss.
(c) He bows to his parents.
(d) He gives his parents a hug.

3. What do the reapers use to do their work?
(a) Axes.
(b) Spirits.
(c) Knives.
(d) Sickles.

4. 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.

5. What does young Camara do in his father's forge?
(a) He plays music.
(b) He listens to the sounds.
(c) He makes a nuisance of himself.
(d) He helps his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?

2. How did the special snake first appear to Camara's father?

3. Where is Tindican in relation to Kouroussa?

4. Why does Camara's father tell this story to his son?

5. Who makes arrangements for the trinket?

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