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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kunta know to be the meaning of the frequent howling of women in their huts?
(a) That a husband has taken a new wife
(b) That a child is being born
(c) That a loved one has died
(d) That the woman's family is hungry

2. What item is bestowed on Kunta by Binta to mark his next step into manhood?
(a) New clothes
(b) New shoes
(c) A slingshot
(d) A new knife

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

4. Which of the following is not a rule Omoro tells Kunta will help keep him safe from being taken by the toubob?
(a) Never be out at night
(b) Never be alone
(c) Stay away from high bushes and weeds
(d) Never be without a weapon

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is the baby who will be named Kunta born?

2. Who looks after Kunta and the other young children of the tribe?

3. Kunta's daydreams of _________ whenever he finds himself alone with his goats to tend

4. According to custom, when is Kunta to be weaned?

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

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