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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the attitude of Nyo Boto toward the men of the tribe?
(a) She is defiant.
(b) She defers to their needs.
(c) She desires them all.
(d) She makes wigs to show her love for them.

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

3. What does Omoro say about those who become slaves during a battle against an enemy?
(a) That those men are embittered and will eventually fight again.
(b) That those men weren't brave enough to die.
(c) That those men were honored to serve the men who defeated them.
(d) That those men agreed to be slaves to save their families.

4. What is the name of the brother born during Kunta's manhood training?
(a) Suwadu
(b) Sundiata
(c) Lamin
(d) Madi

5. Why do the young men grow lots of food?
(a) To trade for things they can't grow
(b) To feed their families
(c) To provide for the village
(d) To entice game

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gift Omoro gives Kunta upon his graduation?

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

3. What item is bestowed on Kunta by Omoro to mark his next step into manhood at age twelve?

4. After whom is Kunta named?

5. What is the one item Omoro keeps from Kunta's childish grasp?

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