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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Sassouma's son, who is set to inherit the king's throne?
(a) Dankaran.
(b) Bleinmay.
(c) Vanatare.
(d) Ganoush.

2. How many slices does it take Fran Kamara to chop down a tree?
(a) One thousand.
(b) One hundred.
(c) One.
(d) More than he is able to count.

3. From what land is the hunter from?
(a) Bedahere.
(b) Querics.
(c) Sangaran.
(d) Mongawi.

4. How do the people of Mali treat Sundiata after the king dies?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They are kind to him.
(c) They mock him.
(d) They revere him.

5. In the battles between Sundiata and Soumaoro's men, who is usually victorious?
(a) Sundiata's men are always victorious.
(b) Sundiata believes there is no victor in these battles.
(c) The armies victories are split evenly.
(d) Soumaoro's men are always victorious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears in the sky at the moment that Sagolon's baby is born?

2. Aside from Nana Triban, who is the only other person who understands the dangers in Soumaoro's chambers?

3. How is Kanty related to Fakoli?

4. Which group of African people is focused on in Sundiata's story?

5. What is the role of a griot?

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