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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. Whose responsibility is it to track the history of African families?
(a) The sons.
(b) The griot.
(c) The wives.
(d) The king.

2. What does Sassouma plot to do to Sogolon?
(a) Humiliate her.
(b) Exile her.
(c) Injure her.
(d) Kill her.

3. Why is Soumaoro's army surprised by Sundiata's army?
(a) Because they fight in matching uniforms.
(b) Because they fight at night.
(c) Because they fight with only their bare fists.
(d) Because they fight without wearing shoes.

4. From whom do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise at the opening of the story?
(a) Krishna.
(b) Buddha.
(c) God.
(d) Allah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do Sundiata's soldiers tell their stories of battle in the hopes that they will be made into legends?

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

3. What does Kanty's magical instrument alert him of?

4. Which of the following ailments affects Sundiata?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT enter exile with Sundiata?

(see the answer key)

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