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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that causes Lamin to scream as he and Kunta travel?

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

3. What is the attitude of Nyo Boto toward the men of the tribe?

4. Why does Kunta remain away from the Fiddler's house during Christmas?

5. Who tells the slaves about the Manumission Act that allows masters to free their slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Kunta's first thought after having thought of his father's brothers aboard the slave ship?

2. How does Kunta's father console Kunta upon the death of his grandmother?

3. What does Kunta remember that his father had told him about being willing to give and accept?

4. What is George's idea about freedom and how does he expect Tom to help?

5. What is the issue brought to the council by the young girl named Jankeh Jallon?

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

7. What lesson is given the boys regarding emotions?

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

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

10. How does Kunta come to realize that he is now into his "nineteenth rain?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the man they call "Ol' George?" How does he come to be part of the lives of Tom's family? What is it that prompts him to go with the family when they leave for Tennessee?

Essay Topic 2

What does Kunta observe about the wealthy whites and the poor whites who attend church together at Waller Meetinghouse? Compare that to Kunta's thoughts on the separation of blacks and whites.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship between Uncle Mingo and Master Tom Lea? What is it that causes Uncle Mingo jealousy when the master begins taking George with him as he attends fights?

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