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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nana Triban and Balla Fassyky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes the life Sundiata's friends have led since the fall of Mali?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Productive.
(c) Stagnant.
(d) Fearful.

2. What does Kanty's magical instrument alert him of?
(a) When there is a traitor in the room.
(b) When someone has broken into his chambers.
(c) Which women are most interested in him.
(d) When is good time to go and hunt.

3. How does Fassyky win over Kanty's heart, and convince him not to kill him?
(a) He bribes Kanty with bags of gold.
(b) He begs Kanty for his life.
(c) He threatens Kanty with Sundiata's power.
(d) He sings Kanty a song.

4. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?
(a) He is not home when the news breaks out.
(b) He is completely apathetic.
(c) He is very nervous.
(d) He is angry.

5. Which of the following countries is under Kanty's rule?
(a) Somalia.
(b) Ghana.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Mauritania.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the battles between Sundiata and Soumaoro's men, who is usually victorious?

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

3. What gift did ancient African kings believe griots could give them?

4. Who falls ill, causing king Soumaba to relocate the family to a river country?

5. What animal do the villagers attribute to the new baby?

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