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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Kouroukan Fougan or The Division of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sogolon beg to borrow from Sassouma?
(a) A leaf.
(b) A berry.
(c) A branch.
(d) An egg.

2. After Sundiata abandons Soumaoro, who does he seek out to destroy?
(a) Soumaoro's children.
(b) Soumaoro's followers.
(c) Soumaoro's parents.
(d) Soumaoro's allies.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people of Mali feel about Sundiata returning to the land?

2. Who do the Malian people believe should be the true king of Mali?

3. What appears in the sky at the moment that Sagolon's baby is born?

4. How many men is Sundiata rumored to be able to fell with one swing of his sword?

5. What is the weather like when Sogolon first goes into labor?

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