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

2. What is the name of the village where Kunta lives?
(a) Omoro
(b) Jefferson
(c) Juffure
(d) Mandinka

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

4. Why do Kunta and his father gather the dust of their first footprints of their journey?
(a) To ensure their footprints would return to that place.
(b) That dirt is blessed by Kunta's mother.
(c) To have a piece of home with them at all times.
(d) There is no explanation.

5. What color does Binta dye her new cotton for the family's clothing?
(a) Brown
(b) No color
(c) Blue
(d) Green

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the charms at the head of Omoro's bed?

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

3. How many strings does the instrument called a kora have?

4. What name is given to Kunta's baby brother?

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

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