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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Sundiata find himself does Sundiata find himself discussing with Nana Triban upon returning to Mali?

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

3. When Soumaoro took over power of Mali, what did he deprive the people of?

4. Which town is also knows as "the land of Sogolon?"

5. Why isn't Sundiata able to kill Soumaoro on his first attempt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Sundiata was born, he was given two formal names and one very important nickname. Briefly explain where each of Sundiata's three names came from, and what part of his personality each name represented. Finally, explain whether or not you think Sundiata's name were a good fit for him, and why.

Essay Topic 2

When Sundiata's father was young, he had his fortune read by a passing hunter. Explain what the fortune read, and why the king's men did not want to believe it. Finally, explain how the fortune teller irrevocably altered the path King Maghan's life was taking.

Essay Topic 3

The role of fate plays a large part in Sundiata's rise to power. Explain why the people believed it was Sundiata's fate to rule Mali, and briefly explain three obstacles that stood in the way of Sundiata reaching the fate that had been laid out for him.

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