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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical attribute does the hunter have which prompts the king's men to think he is evil?
(a) He has blue eyes.
(b) He is left handed.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He has fair skin.

2. From whom do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise at the opening of the story?
(a) Buddha.
(b) God.
(c) Krishna.
(d) Allah.

3. Which of the following characters is described as having eyes on the back of his head?
(a) Manding Dory.
(b) Djeli Mamoudou Kouyate.
(c) Mansa Traory.
(d) Siara Kouman Konaty.

4. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?
(a) He loves his new daughter as he does his sons.
(b) He weeps next to his wife.
(c) He bans her from the palace.
(d) He calls for the sorcerers to cleanse Sogolon's womb.

5. What appears in the sky at the moment that Sagolon's baby is born?
(a) A storm cloud.
(b) A flash of lightning.
(c) A rainbow.
(d) A ray of sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kanty demand from his country's neighboring lands?

2. What animal does the hunter who approaches Maghan Kon Fatta offer to him?

3. Who steals the feather for Sundiata's bow and arrow?

4. Why do ancient African kings want griots?

5. Who first spreads the gossip that Sundiata has sworn to stand up and walk?

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