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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question is NOT asked of the boys of Kunta's group upon their graduation?
(a) How to write their names in Arabic
(b) A math problem about monkeys and ground nuts
(c) About the work of their ancestors
(d) How to decipher the message of the village drum

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

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

4. What is the purpose of the turtle and the fish in the village well?
(a) To provide food
(b) To eat insects
(c) There is no purpose
(d) They are left there as a prank by the younger boys

5. Why are battles begun late in the day?
(a) So that the losing enemy could save face by retreating into the darkness.
(b) So that the battle could not go on too long.
(c) So that the attackers could use the setting sun to confuse the enemy.
(d) Because Allah is with the attackers at that time of day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order is given to the young boy who continually talks when he should be silent?

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

3. Which of the following is not a rule Omoro tells Kunta will help keep him safe from being taken by the toubob?

4. How old are girls when they prepare to marry?

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

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