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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) Djeli Mamoudou Kouyate.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Sundiata.
(d) D.T. Niane.

2. What is the weather like when Sogolon first goes into labor?
(a) It is snowing.
(b) It is sunny.
(c) It is hailing.
(d) It is raining.

3. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?
(a) Because they spread.
(b) Because they can be pollinated.
(c) Because they are strong.
(d) Because they are beautiful.

4. Who first spreads the gossip that Sundiata has sworn to stand up and walk?
(a) Dankaran.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Sogolon.
(d) Sassouma.

5. Who is named heir to the throne once the king dies?
(a) Djeli Mamoudou Kouyate.
(b) Dankaran.
(c) Sundiata.
(d) Manding Bory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the hunter who approaches Maghan Kon Fatta offer to him?

2. How many names is the new baby given at his naming ceremony?

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

4. What do the Malian people believe is the most definitive characteristic of the heavenly God?

5. What weapon does Sundiata use to dual with Konkon?

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