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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 king that ever ruled Mali.
(c) Because he could name every flower that grew in Mali.
(d) Because he could name all his relatives.

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

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

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

5. Who first spots the Malian merchants in Mema?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Sogolon.
(c) Manding Bory.
(d) Kolonkan.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does the city of Niani become famous for after Sundiata takes power?
(a) Trade.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Religion.
(d) Sickness.

12. Who does Fassyky claim should pay the price for Soumaoro's evils?
(a) The people of Sosso.
(b) Only Soumaoro.
(c) The entire nation.
(d) Soumaoro's son.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sundiata prays to his gods, what does he ask them for?

2. After Mali falls to Kanty, what is life like in Mema?

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

4. What is the name of the city where Sundiata meets with the nations to discuss their empire?

5. How long does it typically take Sundiata to fell an entire city Sourmaoro's old empire?

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