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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters is the griot of Sundiata's story?
(a) Manding Bory.
(b) D.T. Niane.
(c) Djeli Mamoudou Kouyate.
(d) Sundiata.

2. Who does Sassouma consult with to help in her plot against Sogolon?
(a) The sorcerers.
(b) The musicians.
(c) The entertainers.
(d) The medicine man.

3. Where does Sassouma force Sologon to live after the king dies?
(a) In the desert.
(b) In a pig sty.
(c) Out in the woods, far away from the palace.
(d) In a small patch behind the palace.

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

5. How long does Sundiata wander in the desert before settling in Djedeba?
(a) Thirteen years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sogolon beg to borrow from Sassouma?

2. To what religion do Sundiata's ancestors belong?

3. What are Sundiata's ancestors known for being able to extract from plants and herbs that others cannot?

4. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

5. What object does the hunter use to tell the king's fortune?

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