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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is Sassouma jealous of Sogolon?
(a) Because she is more beautiful.
(b) Because she comes from a wealthier family.
(c) Because she is pregnant with the king's child.
(d) Because the villagers love her.

4. Why does Sogolon believe Djata does not speak with other children?
(a) Because he is more advanced than they are.
(b) Because he does not understand human language.
(c) Because he is intimidated by other children.
(d) Because he is too slow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To which family member is young Djata most attached?

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

3. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?

5. How old is young Djata when the reader first sees him again after his birth?

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