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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the children of Kunta's village try to catch the flakes of ashes?
(a) They are trying to keep the fields from catching fire.
(b) It's just a game.
(c) They believe each fleck of ash captured brings a day of plenty.
(d) They believe them to be good luck.

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

3. What is the fate of the young girl who jumps overboard?
(a) She is shot by the slavers.
(b) She is left behind.
(c) She drowns.
(d) She is eaten by sharks.

4. What is the drawing on the hide displayed by Janneh?
(a) Writing of Allah
(b) A map of the locations of the tribes of Africa
(c) A map of Africa
(d) The history of their people

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kunta told he should put away the African charm he wears?

2. What does Kunta look for each morning as he eats?

3. What song are the blacks in the field singing as Kunta travels with his new owner?

4. How many strings does the instrument called a kora have?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What lesson is given the boys regarding emotions?

2. What are Kunta's thoughts when he sees the toubob women?

3. How does George get his freedom papers?

4. How do the rocks with which Kunta keeps track of his age become an issue with the master?

5. Why does Fiddler tell Kunta he's a "half-free nigger?"

6. How does it come about that Kunta realizes he is now thirty-four rains in age?

7. What is it that divides and delays an uprising of the captives aboard the ship?

8. How do Kunta's friends act upon his return?

9. How do all the stories of Nyo Boto begin?

10. What are some of the things of Africa Kunta sees in his surroundings?

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