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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. To which family member is young Djata most attached?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His sister.

2. What are Sundiata's ancestors known for being able to extract from plants and herbs that others cannot?
(a) Water.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Spirits.
(d) Food.

3. Which of the following activities do Sundiata's ancestors excel at?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Farming.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Weaving.

4. Where do Sundiata's relatives travel for advise at the opening of the story?
(a) To the palace.
(b) To Nirvana.
(c) To the river.
(d) To Mecca.

5. How old does Sassouma claim Dankaran was when he first began to collect baobob?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Fifteen years old.
(c) Ten years old.
(d) Twelve years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

2. How many witches does Sassouma hire to kill Sundiata?

3. How does Sassouma feel about young Djata and the fact that he is seemingly slow?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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