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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon does Sundiata use when he attempts to kill Soumaoro?
(a) A knife.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) A sword.
(d) A spear.

2. How much of his army does Tounkara give to Sundiata when he leaves Mema?
(a) His entire army.
(b) One-third of his army.
(c) One-quarter of his army.
(d) One-half of his army.

3. Which of the following actions is Djata most often seen doing by the villagers?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Crawling.
(c) Running.
(d) Swimming.

4. Whose griot is Kouyaty?
(a) Manding Bory's.
(b) Sundiata's.
(c) Soumaoro Kanty's.
(d) Dankaran's.

5. Why is Soumaoro's army surprised by Sundiata's army?
(a) Because they fight with only their bare fists.
(b) Because they fight in matching uniforms.
(c) Because they fight without wearing shoes.
(d) Because they fight at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the warriors kill the animal that is terrorizing Do?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?

3. What color are the clothes Sundiata wears in battle?

4. What does Kanty steal from Fakoli?

5. Why do ancient African kings want griots?

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