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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the life Sundiata's friends have led since the fall of Mali?
(a) Stagnant.
(b) Productive.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Dangerous.

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

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

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

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

7. How does Soumaoro react when he witnesses Sundiata's men wiping out his army?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is entertained.
(c) He is horrified.
(d) He is nervous.

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

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

10. What does Sundiata promise to do to Mali when he returns?
(a) Keep it exactly as he remembers it.
(b) Give it back to the Malian people.
(c) Return it to its splendor.
(d) Build it up better than it has ever been.

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

12. Why isn't Sundiata able to kill Soumaoro on his first attempt?
(a) Because another man jumped in front of the blow that should have killed Soumaoro.
(b) Because his strike misses Soumaoro's neck.
(c) Because Soumaoro is invincible.
(d) Because Soumaoro is stronger than Sundiata anticipated.

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

14. What are the Malian people only too happy to steal from Soumaoro's reserves when he is out of power?
(a) Wine.
(b) Yards of silk.
(c) Grain.
(d) Gold coins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the text does Fassyky compare to the land where he spent his chilldood?

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

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

4. Since Sundiata's rise to power, what has happened to the rate of crime in his land?

5. How many men is Sundiata rumored to be able to fell with one swing of his sword?

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