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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. From which animal is a magical feather plucked that will be the downfall of Soumaoro?
(a) A flamingo.
(b) A vulture.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A chicken.

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

6. After Sundiata abandons Soumaoro, who does he seek out to destroy?
(a) Soumaoro's allies.
(b) Soumaoro's followers.
(c) Soumaoro's children.
(d) Soumaoro's parents.

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

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

9. How does Sundiata's family react to the arrival of the Malian merchants?
(a) They are excited.
(b) They are nervous.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are confused.

10. How many nations meet with Sundiata at his rise to power?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

11. Where does Siara Kouman Konaty live?
(a) In Mema.
(b) In Toron.
(c) In Ghana.
(d) In Mali.

12. What city is Sundiata traveling toward in order to battle with Soumaoro?
(a) Labon.
(b) Mabon.
(c) Tabon.
(d) Kabon.

13. What is the name of Soumaoro's nephew who joins in Sundiata's army?
(a) Takoli.
(b) Makoli.
(c) Bakoli.
(d) Fakoli.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do Sundiata's soldiers tell their stories of battle in the hopes that they will be made into legends?

2. Which of the following is NOT part of the celebration of nations that ensues after Sundiata is named emperor?

3. Who wrote a song about Sundiata on the day her learned to walk?

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

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

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