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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sight that distracts everyone and allows the captive from the Wolof tribe to attack?
(a) Flying fish
(b) A sudden storm on the horizon
(c) Another ship
(d) The dancing slaves

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

3. 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

4. What order is given to the young boy who continually talks when he should be silent?
(a) He is sent to catch a live bird.
(b) He is given nothing to eat.
(c) He is sent back to the village.
(d) He is beaten in front of the other boys.

5. What does Kunta steal in the hope that it might help him escape?
(a) A knife
(b) A wedge
(c) A key
(d) A map

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the responsibility for harvesting rice?

2. What is Kunta's punishment upon his capture?

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

4. What is Kunta wearing when he wakes after his attack?

5. What color does Binta dye her new cotton for the family's clothing?

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