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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 61-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the instrument Kunta hears being played by an African slave owned by the father of Kunta's master?
(a) A bongo
(b) A harp
(c) A qua-qua
(d) A drum

2. What is the fate of the man who has an infected wound on his leg?
(a) He dies in the hold while chained to Kunta
(b) His leg is amputated and he is returned to Africa
(c) His leg is amputated and he dies
(d) He is considered useless and is thrown overboard

3. Why is Kunta told he should put away the African charm he wears?
(a) It frightens the whites and puts them all in danger.
(b) It isn't real and won't help his cause.
(c) It makes the whites mad and frightens the blacks.
(d) It makes the whites angry and all the blacks suffer for that anger.

4. 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 wives.
(b) They have run away from slavers.
(c) They are looking for Kunta's father.
(d) They are searching for gold.

5. What is the fate of the Wolof who attacks the toubobs?
(a) He is whipped to death then beheaded.
(b) He is shot and tossed overboard where sharks eat the body.
(c) He is beheaded then slashed with whips.
(d) He is beheaded and tossed overboard where sharks eat the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old gardener tell Kunta their master doesn't have an overseer?

2. What is the gift Nyo Boto gives Kunta as he prepares to go on the journey with his father?

3. What is Binta's reaction to the news that Kunta will be taking Lamin on a trip?

4. Why do Kunta and his father gather the dust of their first footprints of their journey?

5. What is the meaning of the name Kunta chooses for Bell's daughter?

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