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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 year is the baby who will be named Kunta born?
(a) 1887
(b) 1750
(c) 1570
(d) 1850

2. Where does Kunta plan to go on his next trip?
(a) To the fields where the elephants die
(b) To the village of his uncles
(c) Mali
(d) To look for more gold

3. What is it that causes Lamin to scream as he and Kunta travel?
(a) A panther
(b) An old man
(c) A thorn
(d) An elephant

4. What is the fate of the man who has an infected wound on his leg?
(a) His leg is amputated and he dies
(b) His leg is amputated and he is returned to Africa
(c) He is considered useless and is thrown overboard
(d) He dies in the hold while chained to Kunta

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the attitude of Nyo Boto toward the men of the tribe?

2. What does Kunta know to be the meaning of the frequent howling of women in their huts?

3. Why does the old gardener tell Kunta their master doesn't have an overseer?

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

5. What is the meat on Kunta's plate when he revives after having been whipped?

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