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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lion's Awakening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?
(a) Because they spread.
(b) Because they can be pollinated.
(c) Because they are beautiful.
(d) Because they are strong.

2. Why does the king fear marrying Sogolon?
(a) Because he thinks she is a spider reincarnated.
(b) Because he thinks she is possessed with ghosts.
(c) Because he thinks she has an evil spirit.
(d) Because he thinks she is too good for him.

3. Why does Sogolon believe Djata does not speak with other children?
(a) Because he does not understand human language.
(b) Because he is intimidated by other children.
(c) Because he is more advanced than they are.
(d) Because he is too slow.

4. What animal do the villagers attribute to the new baby?
(a) A gazelle.
(b) A gorilla.
(c) A flamingo.
(d) A lion.

5. Which of the following ailments affects Sundiata?
(a) He is lame.
(b) He is mute.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He is deaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Sassouma claim Dankaran was when he first began to collect baobob?

2. Out of what metal does Sundiata ask the blacksmiths to make his walking rod?

3. Who do the Malian people believe can become king one day?

4. When the king dies, what does he give to Djata on his deathbed?

5. From what land is the hunter from?

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