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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?
(a) He loves his new daughter as he does his sons.
(b) He bans her from the palace.
(c) He calls for the sorcerers to cleanse Sogolon's womb.
(d) He weeps next to his wife.

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

3. When the king dies, what does he give to Djata on his deathbed?
(a) A griot.
(b) A goat.
(c) A garden.
(d) Nothing.

4. In which African country does this story take place?
(a) Chad.
(b) Somalia.
(c) Mali.
(d) Libya.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?

2. How long does Sassouma decide to wait until she finishes her plot against Sogolon?

3. What type of tree is Maghan Kon Fatta's favorite type of tree to rest under?

4. What is the name of the king's first wife?

5. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

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