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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camara's father give Camara when he leaves home?
(a) A he-sheep's horn.
(b) A he-goat's horn.
(c) A harp.
(d) A tom-tom.

2. Who talks to Camara's mother about his desire to study abroad in hopes of convincing her that it is a good idea?
(a) Camara and his father.
(b) Camara's father.
(c) Camara's uncle.
(d) Camara.

3. What kind of look is Camara's hut acquiring over time?
(a) A European look.
(b) An American look.
(c) An African look.
(d) An Asian look.

4. How does Camara feel about Konden Diara?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Happy.
(c) Strong.
(d) Afraid.

5. In which month does Camara return to Conakry?
(a) November.
(b) September.
(c) October.
(d) December.

6. Why does Camara's father give Camara a gift when he leaves home?
(a) To wish him happiness.
(b) To call on the good spirits.
(c) So he can play music.
(d) To protect him against evil spirits.

7. What does Camara's mother do right before he leaves home?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She cries.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She falls to the ground.

8. Who encourages Camara and Marie to be more intimate?
(a) Marie's aunts.
(b) Marie's mother.
(c) Camara's uncle.
(d) Camara's aunts.

9. Why does Camara get hospitalized during his first year in Conakry?
(a) Because of an infection.
(b) Because of a seizure.
(c) Because of a disease.
(d) Because of a car accident.

10. What does Camara find on the honor roll at his school every term?
(a) His name.
(b) His uncle's name.
(c) His friend's name.
(d) Marie's name.

11. What does Camara notice each time he returns home for vacation?
(a) That his mother has made improvements to her hut.
(b) That his mother is happier.
(c) That his mother is more sad.
(d) That his mother has made improvements to his hut.

12. What do the women and the girls do after the procession?
(a) They watch the boys.
(b) They go home.
(c) They stay out all night.
(d) They cook.

13. What do Camara and Marie like to do?
(a) Dance.
(b) Hug.
(c) Walk.
(d) Sing.

14. What is Camara worried about when he returns home after his final exams in Conakry?
(a) His parents' health.
(b) His parents' reaction to his school results.
(c) Being away from Marie.
(d) How his parents will react to his decision to study abroad.

15. What is Camara's mother doing when she is approached about changing her mind about Camara studying abroad?
(a) She's preparing a dessert.
(b) She's preparing the evening meal.
(c) She's preparing lunch.
(d) She's preparing breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Camara, Kouyate, and Check sometimes disappear together during holidays?

2. How do the other boys feel when Camara puts Marie on his bicycle?

3. When does the ritual procession around town finish?

4. Why does Camara still have one year of school until graduation when his friends have already finished?

5. What school does Camara attend when he leaves home?

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