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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sogolon worry might kill Manding Bory?
(a) Sassouma.
(b) Sundiata.
(c) Fassyky.
(d) Dankaran.

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

3. Which of the following characters does NOT enter exile with Sundiata?
(a) Fassyky.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Sogolon.
(d) All of the above.

4. Who do the Malian people believe can become king one day?
(a) The least expected child.
(b) The proper heir of the king.
(c) The one most worthy.
(d) Any one.

5. What animal is terrorizing the land of Do?
(a) A warthog.
(b) A buffalo.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A lion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Fran Kamara?

3. Which of the following is the most important task for a griot to accomplish?

4. How much of his army does Tounkara give to Sundiata when he leaves Mema?

5. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?

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