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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. Where are the Malian merchants first spotted?
(a) At the king's palace.
(b) In the market.
(c) At the watering hole.
(d) In the temple.

2. What does Sundiata discover about Mansa Konkon, the king of Djedeba?
(a) That he is a great hunter.
(b) That he is a great warrior.
(c) That he is a great sorcerer.
(d) That he is a great swimmer.

3. How does Dankaran feel when Sundiata swears to return from exile?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is terrified.

4. How do the merchants address Sundiata?
(a) As their king.
(b) As their lord.
(c) As their savior.
(d) As their master.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose troops does Soumaoro first concentrate on defeating in the battle?

2. Which of the following musical instruments is magical in Kanty's chamber?

3. What gift did ancient African kings believe griots could give them?

4. When Sundiata visits Ghana, what does he realize about the people who live there?

5. How does Kanty treat men who disagree with him?

(see the answer key)

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