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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sogolon's physical condition when her children are full-grown?
(a) Feeble.
(b) Unchanged.
(c) Strong.
(d) Sickly.

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

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

5. Since Sundiata's rise to power, what has happened to the rate of crime in his land?
(a) It has lessened slightly.
(b) It has reached zero.
(c) It has raised.
(d) There is no rate of change.

6. Who is Siara Kouman Konaty?
(a) Sundiata's brother.
(b) Sundiata's cousin.
(c) Sundiata's nephew.
(d) Sundiata's uncle.

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

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

9. Who updates the reader on lives of Sundiata's friends?
(a) Sogolon's spirit.
(b) Sundiata himself.
(c) The griot.
(d) Dankaran.

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

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

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

13. Which character is considered to have a mighty strength?
(a) Fassyky.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Fran Kamara.
(d) Dankaran.

14. How do the people of Mali feel about Sundiata returning to the land?
(a) They are too afraid to voice their opinions.
(b) They support it.
(c) They do not know of his decision.
(d) They are against it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the failing troops see that cause them to muster up enough courage to defeat Soumaoro's men?

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

3. How much of his army does Tounkara give to Sundiata when he leaves Mema?

4. What city is Sundiata traveling toward in order to battle with Soumaoro?

5. How do Sundiata's allies treat his prisoners of war at the celebration?

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