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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. How old is young Djata when the reader first sees him again after his birth?
(a) Three years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Thirteen years old.
(d) Twenty years old.

2. What object does the hunter use to tell the king's fortune?
(a) Tea leaves.
(b) Bones.
(c) Tarot cards.
(d) Seashells.

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

4. How did Nana Triban gain access into Soumaoro's sorcery chambers?
(a) She went in disguise.
(b) She climbed in through the window.
(c) She used the magic xylophone.
(d) She seduced him.

5. Who wrote a song about Sundiata on the day her learned to walk?
(a) Maghan.
(b) Sassouma.
(c) Sogolon.
(d) Fassyky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?

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

3. Why do ancient African kings want griots?

4. How many men is Sundiata rumored to be able to fell with one swing of his sword?

5. Which character is forced into Kanty's employment?

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