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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Sassouma decide to wait until she finishes her plot against Sogolon?
(a) Until the baby is born.
(b) Until the baby is three-years-old.
(c) Until the baby reaches manhood.
(d) Until the naming ceremony.

2. What weapon does Sundiata use to dual with Konkon?
(a) A mallet.
(b) A boomerang.
(c) A sword.
(d) A bow and arrow.

3. Which of the following activities do Sundiata's ancestors excel at?
(a) Farming.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Hunting.

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

5. Which of the following actions is Djata most often seen doing by the villagers?
(a) Crawling.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

2. Who urges Dankaran to hate his brothers?

3. Where does Sassouma force Sologon to live after the king dies?

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

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

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