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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the failing troops see that cause them to muster up enough courage to defeat Soumaoro's men?
(a) Sundiata riding past them on horseback.
(b) The angels of Sundiata's ancestors.
(c) The clouds breaking way for sunlight.
(d) A small Malian baby separated from her mother.

2. What type of party does Sundiata lead for his men on the eve of their big battle?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) A dance.
(c) A feast.
(d) A concert.

3. What did Siara Kouman Konaty send to Sundiata in order to help him in his battle agains Soumaoro?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Troops.

4. What color are the clothes Sundiata wears in battle?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

5. What topic does Sundiata find himself does Sundiata find himself discussing with Nana Triban upon returning to Mali?
(a) Sorcery.
(b) Politics.
(c) Farming.
(d) Astronomy.

6. What is the name of the city where Sundiata meets with the nations to discuss their empire?
(a) Fi-un.
(b) Be-do.
(c) Ka-ba.
(d) Ma-la.

7. Why isn't Sundiata able to kill Soumaoro on his first attempt?
(a) Because his strike misses Soumaoro's neck.
(b) Because Soumaoro is invincible.
(c) Because Soumaoro is stronger than Sundiata anticipated.
(d) Because another man jumped in front of the blow that should have killed Soumaoro.

8. What part of Sundiata's body begins to glow after he drinks from a magical stream of water?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His breath.
(c) His hair.
(d) His blood.

9. Who steals the feather for Sundiata's bow and arrow?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Fran.
(c) Nana Tripon.
(d) Fassyky.

10. Which way does the wind blow, signaling to Sundiata that it is time to return home?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

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

12. What does Sundiata dress as before he begins his battle?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A king.
(c) A hunter.
(d) A warrior.

13. Where does Sundiata want to construct his palace now that he is in power?
(a) In Mema.
(b) In Ka-ba.
(c) In Niani.
(d) In Sosso.

14. What is the name of the city where Sundiata and Soumaoro agree to meet and battle?
(a) Mema.
(b) Krina.
(c) Sosso.
(d) Bamako.

15. How do Tounkara's men feel about joining up with Sundiata's army?
(a) They refuse to go with him.
(b) They join him hesitantly.
(c) They do not voice their opinion.
(d) They join him eagerly.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the party, what history does Fassyky speak about to encourage the troops?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sogolon's physical condition when her children are full-grown?

3. Who is Nana Triban's mother?

4. What animal does Sundiata sacrifice in memory of the old buffalo woman?

5. Which of the following is NOT something Sundiata attempts to give to Tounkara as payment?

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