Ame's Journey and the Dhamma Damas

In the Doon Village of ComiCon, Mali, preparations for the rare Dama festival are underway. This festival, which honors deceased elders, is crucial for young men like Ame, who seek initiation into manhood. Ame faces challenges as his grandfather, the keeper of the masks, hesitates due to a prophecy predicting his death. With the help of a shaman and the Pale Fox, Ame seeks to change his fate. Despite the challenges, Ame remains determined to participate in the Dama, which is a significant cultural event for the Dogon people.

What is the primary purpose of the Dhamma Damas festival?

• To celebrate a good harvest

• To honor deceased elders

• To mark the transition to manhood

• To showcase traditional dances

Why has the Dhamma Damas not been held in Ame's village for 20 years?

• Because of a prophecy about his grandfather's death

• Due to a lack of good harvests

• The young men were not ready

• The village lost the masks

Who does Ame consult to change his fate regarding the festival?

• His grandfather

• The village shaman and the Pale Fox

• The village elders

• The village chief

What role does the Pale Fox play in the story?

• It leads the festival dances

• It helps predict the future

• It is a symbol of good luck

• It is a guardian of the masks

What signifies the start of the festival in ComiCon?

• The sound of the bull roarer

• The gathering of the villagers

• The arrival of the village chief

• The lighting of a ceremonial fire

What do the villagers offer to thank the spirits during the festival?

• Rice

• Millet

• Corn

• Wheat

What does Ame hope to achieve by persuading his grandfather?

• To hold the Dhamma Damas festival

• To receive a blessing from the Pale Fox

• To learn traditional dances

• To become the village chief

What is the grandfather's initial reaction to Ame's request?

• He agrees immediately

• He refuses due to the prophecy

• He asks for more time to decide

• He consults the village elders

What is Ame's emotional state at the end of the story?

• Angry

• Hopeful

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

What does Ame believe will happen next year?

• He will become the village chief

• He will be able to dance in the festival

• The prophecy will be proven false

• The village will have a poor harvest