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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has the responsibility for harvesting rice?
(a) The men
(b) The entire family
(c) The young boys
(d) The women

2. What is the purpose of the charms at the head of Omoro's bed?
(a) To ensure good hunting
(b) To provide decoration
(c) To ward off evil spirits
(d) To keep Kunta from having bad dreams

3. What is the one item Omoro keeps from Kunta's childish grasp?
(a) The hot coals of the fire
(b) The prayer rug
(c) The charms at the head of his bed
(d) The arrows

4. What is the gift Nyo Boto gives Kunta as he prepares to go on the journey with his father?
(a) A charm
(b) A pouch
(c) A slingshot
(d) A story

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the effect of the harmattan on the people of Juffure?

2. What does Omoro say about those who become slaves during a battle against an enemy?

3. What do the men of the village give the "magic man" when he arrives at Jeffure?

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

5. Why do the children of Kunta's village try to catch the flakes of ashes?

(see the answer key)

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