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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new job is Kunta given after the incident with the house girl's attempted escape?
(a) To learn to clean inside
(b) To learn to read
(c) To drive the master
(d) To care for the horses of visitors

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

3. Which of the following is not a rule Omoro tells Kunta will help keep him safe from being taken by the toubob?
(a) Never be alone
(b) Never be out at night
(c) Stay away from high bushes and weeds
(d) Never be without a weapon

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

5. What is the fate of the man who has an infected wound on his leg?
(a) His leg is amputated and he dies
(b) He dies in the hold while chained to Kunta
(c) His leg is amputated and he is returned to Africa
(d) He is considered useless and is thrown overboard

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the men of the village talking about when Kunta finds himself gathered around their fire?

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. Kunta discovers he is chained to _________.

4. What is the purpose of the charms at the head of Omoro's bed?

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

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