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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hope does Kunta hold even when he realizes he can never return to Juffure?
(a) That Allah will not let him die in captivity.
(b) That he can at least escape and live in the forests of this new land.
(c) That he can learn to live happily in his new role.
(d) That he can have a family of his own.

2. Why does the old gardener tell Kunta their master doesn't have an overseer?
(a) His previous overseer wasn't trustworthy.
(b) He believes the slaves won't run away.
(c) He wants to be the overseer himself.
(d) He wants no one to beat the slaves.

3. How does Luther aid in the attempted escape of a house girl?
(a) Gives her food
(b) Draws her a map
(c) Hides her in the barn
(d) Throws the hounds off her scent

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) His wife is demanding his attention.
(b) He has gone to a chicken fight.
(c) His daughter is visiting.
(d) He has gone to buy another slave.

5. What job does George come to have as his permanent assignment?
(a) Working as the houseboy for dinner parties
(b) Working in the fields
(c) Working with the gamecocks
(d) He has no permanent job

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiddler do to make his fingers nimble again?

2. Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas?

3. What is the purpose of the turtle and the fish in the village well?

4. What happens to one of Kunta's goats while he is supposed to be watching over them?

5. What infirmity does the "brown" man have during Kunta's recuperation?

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