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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 does Fiddler do to make his fingers nimble again?
(a) Rubs them with oil
(b) Plays his fiddle
(c) Squeezes a stick
(d) Plaits cornhusks

2. How much does Kunta's new owner pay for him?
(a) Three hundred and fifty dollars
(b) Eight hundred and fifty dollars
(c) Seven hundred dollars
(d) One thousand dollars

3. How old are girls when they prepare to marry?
(a) Thirty rains or older
(b) Fourteen rains or younger
(c) Nineteen rains or older
(d) Twenty rains or younger

4. What is the name of the village where Kunta lives?
(a) Jefferson
(b) Omoro
(c) Mandinka
(d) Juffure

5. Why are the young men of Kunta's age urged to attend council meetings?
(a) To broaden their knowledge
(b) To help make decisions
(c) To be heard
(d) To learn the troubles of the tribe

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the meat on Kunta's plate when he revives after having been whipped?

3. Why do the children of Kunta's village try to catch the flakes of ashes?

4. Why does the old gardener tell Kunta their master doesn't have an overseer?

5. Why are battles begun late in the day?

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