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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Kunta's village protect owls?
(a) They are elusive.
(b) They are protected by Allah.
(c) They are prohibited by the religion.
(d) The spirits of ancestors reside in owls.

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

3. Kunta's daydreams of _________ whenever he finds himself alone with his goats to tend
(a) A wildebeast
(b) A wounded buffalo
(c) A mighty lion
(d) An angry elephant

4. What is the purpose of the tree trunk Kunta plans to chop down?
(a) The body of a drum
(b) Firewood
(c) A coffin
(d) A canoe

5. Why are battles begun late in the day?
(a) So that the attackers could use the setting sun to confuse the enemy.
(b) So that the losing enemy could save face by retreating into the darkness.
(c) So that the battle could not go on too long.
(d) Because Allah is with the attackers at that time of day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a rule Omoro tells Kunta will help keep him safe from being taken by the toubob?

2. What does a shrouded moon signify?

3. How many additional captives are with Kunta when he is first taken?

4. What is the significance of a wrestler picking up the headpiece of a village girl?

5. What is the purpose of the charms at the head of Omoro's bed?

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