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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camara believe about his mother?
(a) That she has special flowers.
(b) That she is very special.
(c) That she doesn't have special powers.
(d) That she has special powers.

2. What is hanging from the bombax trees and huts when the sun comes up after the Ceremony of the Lions?
(a) White threads.
(b) Black snakes.
(c) Black threads.
(d) White flowers.

3. 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 friend.
(b) To act as a priest.
(c) To act as a go-between.
(d) To act as a seller.

4. Why are there always many apprentices staying at Camara's father's forge?
(a) Because Camara's father is unknown.
(b) Because Camara's father is well known.
(c) Because Camara's father doesn't have more than one child.
(d) Because Camara's father pays a lot of money.

5. What kind of a man is Lansana's twin brother?
(a) He's restless.
(b) He loves to sit still.
(c) He's quiet.
(d) He's loud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Kouyate's sister?

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

3. How does Camara feel about Konden Diara?

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

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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