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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 71-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the elders say is the advantage the toubob have over the tribes of Africans?
(a) That he has money to buy what he wants.
(b) That he comes in great numbers.
(c) That the tribes don't band together against him.
(d) That he lies and cheats naturally.

2. What is the penalty Kunta is subjected to when he runs away yet again?
(a) He is whipped and beaten.
(b) He is refused food for a week.
(c) Half his foot is chopped off.
(d) Two toes are chopped off.

3. Why are battles begun late in the day?
(a) Because Allah is with the attackers at that time of day.
(b) So that the losing enemy could save face by retreating into the darkness.
(c) So that the battle could not go on too long.
(d) So that the attackers could use the setting sun to confuse the enemy.

4. What is the meaning of the name Kunta chooses for Bell's daughter?
(a) You stay put
(b) Remain faithful
(c) Freedom
(d) Child of God

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Kunta's friends believe about the toubob?

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

3. What gift does Kunta carve for Kizzy's second birthday?

4. How do the people of Juffure learn that there are ferocious wrestlers on their way to the village?

5. What is the first job Kunta is given after he begins his recovery?

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