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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 61-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Omoro say about those who become slaves during a battle against an enemy?
(a) That those men were honored to serve the men who defeated them.
(b) That those men weren't brave enough to die.
(c) That those men are embittered and will eventually fight again.
(d) That those men agreed to be slaves to save their families.

2. What do Kunta's friends believe about the toubob?
(a) That they kill their captives as offerings to their gods.
(b) That they force their captives to walk until they die.
(c) That they take captives to eat them.
(d) That they take captives to become their slaves.

3. What is Binta's reaction to the news that Kunta will be taking Lamin on a trip?
(a) She gathers her other two sons and cries.
(b) She refuses to let him go.
(c) She is happy and helps them pack food.
(d) She begs Omoro to change his mind.

4. What is the significance of a wrestler picking up the headpiece of a village girl?
(a) He is signalling an appreciation for her sewing ability.
(b) There is no significance.
(c) He is expressing his interest in marriage.
(d) He is offering to trade her a gift for the head piece.

5. What two items are used to stuff mattresses for the slaves?
(a) Moss and hay
(b) Moss and cornshucks
(c) Hay and cornshucks
(d) Cornshucks and good feathers

Short Answer Questions

1. Kunta discovers he is chained to _________.

2. Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas?

3. What does Kunta learn is the purpose of the trip being taken by the three young men who arrive one day at his village?

4. Why does Kunta take the seasoned block of wood back to this hut?

5. How is Kunta fed when he becomes too weak to eat for himself?

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