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

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

3. Where are the Malian merchants first spotted?
(a) In the temple.
(b) In the market.
(c) At the watering hole.
(d) At the king's palace.

4. Which character is forced into Kanty's employment?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Dankaran.
(d) Fassyky.

5. Which of the following ailments affects Sundiata?
(a) He is mute.
(b) He is deaf.
(c) He is lame.
(d) He is blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?

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

3. What does Sassouma plot to do to Sogolon?

4. What does Sundiata discover about Mansa Konkon, the king of Djedeba?

5. How does Fassyky win over Kanty's heart, and convince him not to kill him?

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