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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 is the most important task for a griot to accomplish?
(a) To predict.
(b) To judge.
(c) To remember.
(d) To interpret.

2. Why did the kings of Mali respect Sundiata when he was a boy?
(a) Because he could name every constallation in the sky.
(b) Because he could name every flower that grew in Mali.
(c) Because he could name every king that ever ruled Mali.
(d) Because he could name all his relatives.

3. What does Kanty demand from his country's neighboring lands?
(a) Women.
(b) Respect.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Land.

4. Who is Nana Triban?
(a) Sundiata's daughter.
(b) Sundiata's wife.
(c) Sundiata's sister.
(d) Sundiata's cousin.

5. Who is Siara Kouman Konaty?
(a) Sundiata's brother.
(b) Sundiata's uncle.
(c) Sundiata's cousin.
(d) Sundiata's nephew.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following countries is under Kanty's rule?

4. How does Fakoli react to Kanty's theft?

5. Which of the following musical instruments is magical in Kanty's chamber?

(see the answer key)

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