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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lion Child.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How many wives does Sundiata's father have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

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

4. What animal does the hunter who approaches Maghan Kon Fatta offer to him?
(a) A bird.
(b) A buffalo.
(c) A deer.
(d) A lion.

5. What is the role of a griot?
(a) Spiritual advisor.
(b) Story teller.
(c) King.
(d) Medicine man.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise at the opening of the story?

2. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sogolon?

4. What physical deformity does the hunter tell the king his future wife should have?

5. Which of the following characters is the griot of Sundiata's story?

(see the answer key)

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