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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cudjo say had been his father's name?
(a) O-lo-loo-ay.
(b) E-lee-lee-o.
(c) A-la-loo-to.
(d) U-no-noo-pay.

2. What is the title of Chapter VII?
(a) Barracoon.
(b) Noplace.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Home.

3. What objects are required to be brought to the king once a leopard has been killed, according to Cudjo?
(a) The eyes.
(b) The tail and heart.
(c) The whiskers.
(d) The ears.

4. At what age does Cudjo report that his daughter Seely had fallen ill and died?
(a) 6.
(b) 21.
(c) 9.
(d) 15.

5. Cudjo says that he had given each of his children what type of name because he and Seely "not furgit [their] home" (72)?
(a) American.
(b) African.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Juju.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many names does Cudjo say it is customary for native Africans to give their children who are born on "de Americky soil" (72)?

2. What is the name of Cudjo's king?

3. How had Africa Town come to have a school?

4. How many wives does Cudjo say his father had acquired?

5. What weapon does Cudjo describe being used by the overseer at the Meahers' plantation?

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