Roots Summary

1)

What is the fate of the man who has an infected wound on his leg? (from Chapters 31-40)

He dies in the hold while chained to Kunta

He is considered useless and is thrown overboard

His leg is amputated and he is returned to Africa

His leg is amputated and he dies

2)

What fact does the overseer withhold from Master Murray? (from Chapters 111-120)

That he is poor.

That he is married.

That he doesn't know anything about being an overseer.

That he will work hard in the fields.

3)

What are Kunta and the other captives given on their seventh morning on land? (from Chapters 41-50)

Clothes

Meat

Medicine

A prayer mat

4)

What does Kunta believe to be the reason for the scrubbing, medicating and shaving just after land is sighted? (from Chapters 31-40)

That they are to be killed.

That they are being prepared for sale.

That they are to be sent to Allah.

That they are to be eaten.

5)

What does Kunta discover is the name of the black man who gives him the new name? (from Chapters 41-50)

Buck

Thomas

Samson

Toby

6)

Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas? (from Chapters 51-60)

Kunta is called to work extra hours at the big house.

Kunta fears Allah will not like it.

Kunta is suddenly ill.

Fiddler is ill.

7)

What is the name of the white man who is appointed overseer by Master Murray? (from Chapters 111-120)

Thomas

John

Fred

George

8)

What happens that Will Palmer has the opportunity to take over the lumber mill? (from Chapters 111-120)

He buys in with his savings.

Tom helps him buy in.

The previous owner declares bankruptcy.

He has land with lumber that provides the basis for his share.

9)

What does Fiddler do to make his fingers nimble again? (from Chapters 51-60)

Plays his fiddle

Squeezes a stick

Rubs them with oil

Plaits cornhusks

10)

How much does Kunta's new owner pay for him? (from Chapters 41-50)

Three hundred and fifty dollars

One thousand dollars

Eight hundred and fifty dollars

Seven hundred dollars

11)

Where does Kizzy discover she is now living with the new master? (from Chapters 81-90)

South Carolina

Georgia

Virginia

North Carolina

12)

How does Luther aid in the attempted escape of a house girl? (from Chapters 51-60)

Draws her a map

Hides her in the barn

Gives her food

Throws the hounds off her scent

13)

How many huts does Kunta discover there are for housing slaves? (from Chapters 41-50)

Twelve

Ten

Eight

Four

14)

What is the name of Matilda and George's seventh child? (from Chapters 91-100)

Kizzy

Anne

Tildy

Bell

15)

What is the message Kunta believes has come to him from Allah after he is on land? (from Chapters 31-40)

That he will survive if he continues to have faith.

That he is to be returned to his family.

That his life is in the hands of Allah.

That the wise man learns from the animals.

16)

Who drives the master while Kunta is sick with the fever? (from Chapters 71-80)

Fiddler

Cato

Bell

Noah

17)

What is the news George and the master learn as they are preparing for the trip to New Orleans? (from Chapters 91-100)

That Uncle Mingo has died

That Uncle Pompey has died

That the missus has died

That Virgil has died

18)

What is the gift Bell makes for Kunta prior to their marriage? (from Chapters 61-70)

A cap

A mat

Socks

Shoes

19)

Who is the first person George encounters upon arriving at the plantation where his family now lives? (from Chapters 101-110)

Tom

Irene

Kizzy

Matilda

20)

How does George die? (from Chapters 111-120)

Has a heart attack and dies in his sleep.

Falls in the fire and succumbs to his burns.

Wanders off alone and is found dead later.

Catches a chill and dies three days later.

21)

Why does Kunta hate the task of carrying Bell's basket of vegetables when she first begins asking him to do it? (from Chapters 51-60)

He doesn't want to interact with anyone.

It interrupts his own work.

He fears going into the big house.

The women in Africa carry their own.

22)

How old is Kizzy when Bell tells her she will have to begin doing some work at the big house? (from Chapters 71-80)

Seven

Five

Four

Eight

23)

How is Bell getting information about the uprising against England? (from Chapters 51-60)

She finds documents left by the master

News comes from slaves of other plantations.

She listens in on conversations whenever there is company.

The master is talking to her.

24)

What does Missy Anne do to help while Kunta is ill? (from Chapters 71-80)

She travels with her uncle as his assistant.

She carries soup to the slave huts.

She reads from the Bible.

She takes over some of the cooking.

25)

What is the disease that runs quickly through the hold of the ship, claiming many lives? (from Chapters 31-40)

The flux

Scurvy

The flu

Infection

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