Literature In English Practice Tests – So the Path Does Not Die – Pede Hollist (Chapter 1 – Questions With Answers and Explanations)

What does the phrase "So the path does not die" refer to in Baramusu's warning?

A) The forest paths must be cleared regularly
B) Traditional ways and customs should be preserved
C) Physical roads must be maintained
D) Children should follow their parents' careers

Why does Baramusu cover Finaba with white kaolin before the initiation?

A) To protect her skin from the sun
B) To mark her for death and rebirth as a woman
C) To purify her from evil spirits
D) To identify her to the other initiates

What was unusual about Kumba Kargbo's birth that marked her as special?

A) She was born during a storm
B) She was born feet first
C) She was born with her eyes open
D) She was born during a full moon