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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the organization that proposes a mass return of blacks to Africa?
(a) The NAACP
(b) The Freedman's Society
(c) The Black Affiliation
(d) The Negro Union

2. What is the surprise that Cynthia and Will are given by their daughter in 1921?
(a) The news that they were to have a grandchild
(b) Their grandchild, Alex Haley
(c) The news that their daughter was to become a pianist
(d) A clock sent by their daughter

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

4. What is the job of Mingo?
(a) Tending the chickens
(b) Driving the master
(c) Working in the fields
(d) Tending the pigs

5. A slave who is asked whether he'll side with the North or South says that the two are like what animal?
(a) Jackasses
(b) Dogs
(c) Horses
(d) Cats

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the author become a journalist?

2. What is the slave name of the man with the African name Boteng Bediako?

3. Why does Kizzy not offer to teach her son to read and write?

4. What is the news George and the master learn as they are preparing for the trip to New Orleans?

5. How old is Kizzy's son when he begins working in the field?

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