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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. What does Kunta learn is the purpose of the trip being taken by the three young men who arrive one day at his village?
(a) They have run away from slavers.
(b) They are looking for Kunta's father.
(c) They are searching for gold.
(d) They are searching for wives.

2. What do Kunta and Lamin have when they return to Juffure?
(a) A panther hide
(b) Seeds for new crops
(c) Enough gold to buy a cow
(d) A collection of elephant tusks

3. Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas?
(a) Fiddler is ill.
(b) Kunta is suddenly ill.
(c) Kunta fears Allah will not like it.
(d) Kunta is called to work extra hours at the big house.

4. What is the message Kunta believes has come to him from Allah after he is on land?
(a) That his life is in the hands of Allah.
(b) That he is to be returned to his family.
(c) That he will survive if he continues to have faith.
(d) That the wise man learns from the animals.

5. Who is the woman who tends Kunta after his failed escape attempt?
(a) Binta
(b) Bell
(c) Bando
(d) Brenda

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Kunta's food on the first night he is in the custody of his new master?

2. What is the name of the brown man who first befriends Kunta?

3. What question is NOT asked of the boys of Kunta's group upon their graduation?

4. What does Kunta vow that he will do if he ever again returns to his village?

5. What is the one item Omoro keeps from Kunta's childish grasp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kunta become disappointed with his new role as a man?

2. What is the concern Matilda feels about George's travels?

3. How does George become the source of news for the slaves ion the plantation where Kizzy lives?

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

5. How is the size of growing plots determined?

6. What is the attitude of Nyo Boto upon Kunta's return from his training and what is its impact on them both?

7. How does Omoro tell Kunta a person can become a slave?

8. How does George get his freedom papers?

9. What hope does Kizzy hold onto regarding how she might yet be returned to her parents?

10. What is the result of Fiddler saving up to buy his freedom?

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