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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Kizzy's son when he begins working in the field?
(a) Six
(b) Eight
(c) Four
(d) Five

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

3. What does Mingo say was the nickname given to the girl he slipped off to see as a young man?
(a) Black Beauty
(b) Brown Sugar
(c) Blacksnake
(d) Blue Eyes

4. What does Kizzy learn will keep her new master busy for several days, thereby saving her from being raped again for that length of time?
(a) He has gone to buy another slave.
(b) He has gone to a chicken fight.
(c) His daughter is visiting.
(d) His wife is demanding his attention.

5. What do the elders say is the advantage the toubob have over the tribes of Africans?
(a) That he comes in great numbers.
(b) That he lies and cheats naturally.
(c) That he has money to buy what he wants.
(d) That the tribes don't band together against him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the master name Kizzy's son?

2. What do Kunta and Lamin have when they return to Juffure?

3. How does Kunta know he and his mates are approaching a freshly cut bamboo grove?

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

5. What order is given to the young boy who continually talks when he should be silent?

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