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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 does Kunta do with the food the woman brings him as he continues to convalesce?
(a) He does not eat it at all.
(b) He gobbles it as soon as she hands it to him.
(c) He does not eat it until she leaves.
(d) He feeds it to the dog.

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

3. What is the attitude of Nyo Boto toward the men of the tribe?
(a) She is defiant.
(b) She makes wigs to show her love for them.
(c) She defers to their needs.
(d) She desires them all.

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

5. What is the new name given to Kunta?
(a) Toby
(b) Buck
(c) Samson
(d) Thomas

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rule Kunta must follow when it is time to eat?

2. What does Kunta learn is the purpose of the trip being taken by the three young men who arrive one day at his village?

3. What is the disease that runs quickly through the hold of the ship, claiming many lives?

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

5. What does Kunta steal in the hope that it might help him escape?

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