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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 taking of slaves
(b) The harvest festival
(c) The need for more food
(d) The possibility that they have angered Allah

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the young men grow lots of food?

3. What is the name of the village where Kunta lives?

4. What do Kunta and Lamin have when they return to Juffure?

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

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