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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Sassouma's son, who is set to inherit the king's throne?
(a) Ganoush.
(b) Bleinmay.
(c) Vanatare.
(d) Dankaran.

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

3. How does Sassouma feel about young Djata and the fact that he is seemingly slow?
(a) She is worried.
(b) She is pleased.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is confused.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?

2. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

3. From which direction does the hunter promise a "great light" will come from?

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

5. When the king dies, what does he give to Djata on his deathbed?

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