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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the new name given to Kunta?
(a) Samson
(b) Toby
(c) Thomas
(d) Buck

2. What does Fiddler do to make his fingers nimble again?
(a) Plaits cornhusks
(b) Plays his fiddle
(c) Rubs them with oil
(d) Squeezes a stick

3. Why does the old gardener tell Kunta their master doesn't have an overseer?
(a) His previous overseer wasn't trustworthy.
(b) He wants no one to beat the slaves.
(c) He believes the slaves won't run away.
(d) He wants to be the overseer himself.

4. Why do Kunta and his father gather the dust of their first footprints of their journey?
(a) There is no explanation.
(b) That dirt is blessed by Kunta's mother.
(c) To have a piece of home with them at all times.
(d) To ensure their footprints would return to that place.

5. Why are the young men of Kunta's age urged to attend council meetings?
(a) To learn the troubles of the tribe
(b) To be heard
(c) To help make decisions
(d) To broaden their knowledge

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the responsibility for harvesting rice?

2. What is the gift Nyo Boto gives Kunta as he prepares to go on the journey with his father?

3. What is the message Kunta believes has come to him from Allah after he is on land?

4. What does Kunta discover is the name of the black man who gives him the new name?

5. After whom is Kunta named?

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