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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the adult Sundiata spend most of his days in Mali?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Praying.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Swimming.

3. How many animals does Sundiata sacrifice upon returning home to Mali?
(a) 30.
(b) 300.
(c) 3.
(d) 3,000.

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

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

6. Which of the following is NOT part of the celebration of nations that ensues after Sundiata is named emperor?
(a) A feasat.
(b) Songs.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Dance.

7. Why is Soumaoro's army surprised by Sundiata's army?
(a) Because they fight at night.
(b) Because they fight with only their bare fists.
(c) Because they fight without wearing shoes.
(d) Because they fight in matching uniforms.

8. What does Sundiata plan to do when he finds Dankaran?
(a) Exile him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Reconcile with him.
(d) Imprison him.

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

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

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

12. Which old friend does Sundiata stop to pick up before meeting with Soumaoro?
(a) Kolonkon.
(b) Fassyke.
(c) Manding Bory.
(d) Fran.

13. How soon after the arrival of the merchants does Sogolon die?
(a) That night.
(b) The next day.
(c) A week later.
(d) Two days later.

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

15. What do the kings of the nation give to Sundiata when they proclaim him emperor of the land?
(a) Their weapons.
(b) Their wives.
(c) Their crowns.
(d) Their armies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Siara Kouman Konaty send to Sundiata in order to help him in his battle agains Soumaoro?

2. What does Sundiata dress as before he begins his battle?

3. How do the merchants greet Sundiata?

4. Why did the kings of Mali respect Sundiata when he was a boy?

5. Who is Nana Triban?

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