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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 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.

2. What two items are used to stuff mattresses for the slaves?
(a) Cornshucks and good feathers
(b) Moss and cornshucks
(c) Hay and cornshucks
(d) Moss and hay

3. What does Fiddler say happened to his previous master?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He was shot in a brawl.
(c) He was killed by Indians.
(d) His wife killed him.

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

5. What does Bell say about the reason the master has never been married?
(a) That he was married and his wife died in childbirth.
(b) That he was to be married but the young woman drowned.
(c) That he has never found a woman worthy of him.
(d) That he is to be married in the coming year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kizzy arrested?

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

3. How old is Kizzy's son when he begins working in the field?

4. What is the job of Mingo?

5. Why is Kunta told he should put away the African charm he wears?

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