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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 81-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the elders say is the advantage the toubob have over the tribes of Africans?
(a) That the tribes don't band together against him.
(b) That he comes in great numbers.
(c) That he has money to buy what he wants.
(d) That he lies and cheats naturally.

2. What does Kunta learn is the purpose of the trip being taken by the three young men who arrive one day at his village?
(a) They are looking for Kunta's father.
(b) They are searching for wives.
(c) They have run away from slavers.
(d) They are searching for gold.

3. What are the men of the village talking about when Kunta finds himself gathered around their fire?
(a) The harvest festival
(b) The need for more food
(c) The taking of slaves
(d) The possibility that they have angered Allah

4. Why is Kunta told he should put away the African charm he wears?
(a) It makes the whites angry and all the blacks suffer for that anger.
(b) It frightens the whites and puts them all in danger.
(c) It isn't real and won't help his cause.
(d) It makes the whites mad and frightens the blacks.

5. What is the name of the brother born during Kunta's manhood training?
(a) Lamin
(b) Suwadu
(c) Sundiata
(d) Madi

Short Answer Questions

1. What question is NOT asked of the boys of Kunta's group upon their graduation?

2. What does Mingo say was the nickname given to the girl he slipped off to see as a young man?

3. Why do the young men grow lots of food?

4. What is the name of the brown man who first befriends Kunta?

5. What is the purpose of the turtle and the fish in the village well?

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