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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times daily do the men stop for prayers?
(a) One
(b) There is no set number
(c) Two
(d) Five

2. How many times do the mourning women walk around Kunta's grandmother when she dies?
(a) One
(b) Five
(c) Twelve
(d) Seven

3. Who looks after Kunta and the other young children of the tribe?
(a) The grandmothers
(b) The older sisters
(c) The midwives
(d) The mothers

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

5. What is the effect of the harmattan on the people of Juffure?
(a) Game becomes scarce.
(b) They are cold all the time.
(c) Their tempers grow short.
(d) They are unable to grow crops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rule Kunta must follow when it is time to eat?

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

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

4. What do Kunta's friends believe about the toubob?

5. What does a shrouded moon signify?

(see the answer key)

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