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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 are the men of the village talking about when Kunta finds himself gathered around their fire?
(a) The possibility that they have angered Allah
(b) The need for more food
(c) The taking of slaves
(d) The harvest festival

2. According to custom, when is Kunta to be weaned?
(a) At one year
(b) As soon as he can eat meat
(c) When he can walk
(d) When he can talk

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

4. What is the significance of a wrestler picking up the headpiece of a village girl?
(a) He is expressing his interest in marriage.
(b) He is offering to trade her a gift for the head piece.
(c) He is signalling an appreciation for her sewing ability.
(d) There is no significance.

5. How does Kunta know he and his mates are approaching a freshly cut bamboo grove?
(a) He senses it from the direction they are walking.
(b) He smells it through his hood.
(c) He sees it.
(d) He hears the slaves talking about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the elders say is the advantage the toubob have over the tribes of Africans?

2. What question is NOT asked of the boys of Kunta's group upon their graduation?

3. What is it that causes Lamin to scream as he and Kunta travel?

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

5. Which of the following is not what Kunta knows of the manhood training older boys receive?

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