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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do ancient African kings want griots?
(a) To keep their memories alive.
(b) To be able to pour out their deepest secrets.
(c) To have constant companionship.
(d) Because griots were thought to be magical.

2. What weapon does Sundiata use to dual with Konkon?
(a) A boomerang.
(b) A sword.
(c) A mallet.
(d) A bow and arrow.

3. Which of the following is the most important task for a griot to accomplish?
(a) To remember.
(b) To judge.
(c) To interpret.
(d) To predict.

4. Which old friend does Sundiata stop to pick up before meeting with Soumaoro?
(a) Manding Bory.
(b) Fassyke.
(c) Fran.
(d) Kolonkon.

5. Who do the Malian people believe should be the true king of Mali?
(a) Fakoli.
(b) Dankaran.
(c) Sundiata.
(d) Kanty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following actions is Djata most often seen doing by the villagers?

2. What do the Malian people believe is the most definitive characteristic of the heavenly God?

3. What object does the hunter use to tell the king's fortune?

4. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?

5. Why does Sogolon believe Djata does not speak with other children?

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