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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 81-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas?
(a) Kunta fears Allah will not like it.
(b) Fiddler is ill.
(c) Kunta is suddenly ill.
(d) Kunta is called to work extra hours at the big house.

2. What is Binta's reaction to the news that Kunta will be taking Lamin on a trip?
(a) She begs Omoro to change his mind.
(b) She refuses to let him go.
(c) She gathers her other two sons and cries.
(d) She is happy and helps them pack food.

3. What does Kunta learn is the purpose of the trip being taken by the three young men who arrive one day at his village?
(a) They are searching for gold.
(b) They are looking for Kunta's father.
(c) They are searching for wives.
(d) They have run away from slavers.

4. Why are battles begun late in the day?
(a) So that the losing enemy could save face by retreating into the darkness.
(b) So that the attackers could use the setting sun to confuse the enemy.
(c) Because Allah is with the attackers at that time of day.
(d) So that the battle could not go on too long.

5. What is the fate of a boy who fails the manhood training?
(a) He is treated always like a child and never marries.
(b) He is sent from the village.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is given another chance the following year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Kunta to live when he returns to the village after his manhood training?

2. Where does Kizzy discover she is now living with the new master?

3. What hope does Kunta hold even when he realizes he can never return to Juffure?

4. Why does Kizzy not offer to teach her son to read and write?

5. What job does George come to have as his permanent assignment?

(see the answer key)

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