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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was supposed to succeed to the thronedom based on history, according to Sogolon in Chapter 17?
(a) The King's eldest son.
(b) The oldest son of the King's oldest son.
(c) The oldest son of the King's oldest daughter.
(d) The King's eldest daughter.

2. For what king was Sadogo the executioner in the richest of the South Kingdoms?
(a) The King of Ku.
(b) The King of Dolingo.
(c) The King of Gangatom.
(d) The King of Weme Witu.

3. Why did Sogolon say the South kings get madder and madder over time in Chapter 17?
(a) They eat badly.
(b) They drink palm wine.
(c) They commit incest.
(d) They work black magic.

4. On whose horse did Tracker ride after Sogolon kicked her off of hers in Chapter 16?
(a) Fumeli's.
(b) Leopard's.
(c) Ewele's.
(d) Mossi's.

5. In Chapter 18, Tracker states, "The King before this one, Kwash Netu, was never one for" what (563)?
(a) "Magic."
(b) "Respect."
(c) "Tradition."
(d) "Learning."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sogolon said to be master of in Chapter 16?

2. How many killings did Sadogo tell Tracker about as they journeyed in Chapter 14?

3. What is the symbol of the warriors of the Seven Wings?

4. What is the area of the northwest called in Kongor?

5. Where did Tracker and Sadogo determine the boy and his captors were after passing from Ngiki, in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ekoiye and where did Tracker meet with him?

2. Where is Kongor and how is it described?

3. How did Mossi explain his reasoning for joining the tracking party in Chapter 16?

4. Who is Kafuta? What purpose does this character serve to the story?

5. What is the Darklands and how is it described?

6. Why was Tracker instructed not to sleep in the night in Chapter 16?

7. Where is the Great Hall of Records? How is this setting described?

8. Why were Tracker and Sadogo arrested and detained in Kongor? For how long were they held?

9. Where did Mossi lead Tracker to keep him awake in Chapter 16?

10. What are griots and why are they important in the story?

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