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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from Nana Triban, who is the only other person who understands the dangers in Soumaoro's chambers?
(a) Fassyky.
(b) Sogolon.
(c) Dankaran.
(d) Sundiata.

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

3. What do the Malian merchants tell Sundiata about Mali?
(a) That its people are starving.
(b) That it is destroyed.
(c) That it has a strong army.
(d) That it is wealthy.

4. When Soumaoro took over power of Mali, what did he deprive the people of?
(a) Safety.
(b) Water.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Food.

5. Whose troops does Soumaoro first concentrate on defeating in the battle?
(a) His nephew's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His son's.
(d) Sundiata's.

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

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

8. When Nana Triban meets with Sundiata, what does she deny every doing?
(a) Loving him.
(b) Plotting against him.
(c) Hating him.
(d) Cursing him.

9. Which of the following is NOT something Sundiata attempts to give to Tounkara as payment?
(a) Hay.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Flowers.

10. How do the merchants greet Sundiata?
(a) With a kiss.
(b) With a bow.
(c) With a hug.
(d) With a salute.

11. Who is Nana Triban?
(a) Sundiata's wife.
(b) Sundiata's sister.
(c) Sundiata's daughter.
(d) Sundiata's cousin.

12. How do Sundiata's allies treat his prisoners of war at the celebration?
(a) They treat the prisoners as brothers.
(b) They treat the prisoners with respect.
(c) They mock the prisoners.
(d) They kill the prisoners.

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

14. How do the merchants address Sundiata?
(a) As their king.
(b) As their master.
(c) As their savior.
(d) As their lord.

15. Which character in the text does Fassyky compare to the land where he spent his chilldood?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Dankaran.
(c) Soumaoro.
(d) Manding Bory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of party does Sundiata lead for his men on the eve of their big battle?

2. Which of the following characters is described as having eyes on the back of his head?

3. What is the name of the city where Sundiata and Soumaoro agree to meet and battle?

4. Which way does the wind blow, signaling to Sundiata that it is time to return home?

5. How many nations meet with Sundiata at his rise to power?

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