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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Krina.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first spots the Malian merchants in Mema?
(a) Sogolon.
(b) Kolonkan.
(c) Sundiata.
(d) Manding Bory.

2. What type of bird do both Sundiata and Soumaoro bewitch to send messages for them?
(a) Flamingos.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Owls.
(d) Sparrows.

3. Where does Sassouma force Sologon to live after the king dies?
(a) In the desert.
(b) In a small patch behind the palace.
(c) In a pig sty.
(d) Out in the woods, far away from the palace.

4. Whose troops does Soumaoro first concentrate on defeating in the battle?
(a) Sundiata's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His son's.
(d) His nephew's.

5. How do the people of Mali treat Sundiata after the king dies?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They mock him.
(c) They are kind to him.
(d) They revere him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the text does Fassyky compare to the land where he spent his chilldood?

2. What do the failing troops see that cause them to muster up enough courage to defeat Soumaoro's men?

3. What do the Malian merchants tell Sundiata about Mali?

4. After Mali falls to Kanty, what is life like in Mema?

5. From which animal is a magical feather plucked that will be the downfall of Soumaoro?

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