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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what religion do Sundiata's ancestors belong?

2. How does Dankaran respond when Kanty demands rule of Mali?

3. How does Fakoli react to Kanty's theft?

4. Which character is forced into Kanty's employment?

5. What does Kanty's magical instrument alert him of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sundiata react to the reunification with Nana Triban, and what steps does he take to bring the land of Mali back together?

2. What happens when the leaders of the twelve nations meet with Sundiata in Ka-ba?

3. How does Sassouma try to convince the nine witches to kill Sundiata?

4. How are the Malian merchants discovered in Mema, and what is the reaction to their arrival?

5. What happens that causes the usually patient Sologon to beat Djata?

6. How have Sundiata's friends been living since the fall of Mali?

7. According to the griot, what parts of Sundiata's legacy are still standing in present-day Mali?

8. How does Sundiata's life change as he matures into a full-grown man in Mema?

9. How do the Malian people feel about a heavenly God?

10. How does Sassouma treat Sologon once Dankaran rises to power?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Sundiata" is often heralded as changing the face of heroism. Describe what it means to be a hero in Sundiata's day, and what Sundiata did to fulfill this role for his people. Finally, explain whether or not you agree with the assertion that Sundiata is not a typical hero, and why.

Essay Topic 2

There are many men who pass through power in Mali. Create a list of kings that took power on the pages of Sundiata, and briefly explain how each of these kings affected the relationship Malian people had with their government.

Essay Topic 3

Sundiata goes through a significant change during the time he is a teenager. Briefly describe what Sundiata was like as a child, and compare / contrast that to what he was like as an adult. What small event proved to be the turning point in Sundiata's first rise to power?

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