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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 61-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the instrument Kunta hears being played by an African slave owned by the father of Kunta's master?
(a) A qua-qua
(b) A drum
(c) A bongo
(d) A harp

2. Where is Kunta to live when he returns to the village after his manhood training?
(a) In his own hut
(b) In a hut with other young men of his age
(c) In the hut with his father
(d) In the hut of his mother

3. Why do the children of Kunta's village try to catch the flakes of ashes?
(a) They believe them to be good luck.
(b) They believe each fleck of ash captured brings a day of plenty.
(c) They are trying to keep the fields from catching fire.
(d) It's just a game.

4. What is the fate of a boy who fails the manhood training?
(a) He is given another chance the following year.
(b) He is treated always like a child and never marries.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is sent from the village.

5. What is Binta's reaction to the news that Kunta will be taking Lamin on a trip?
(a) She gathers her other two sons and cries.
(b) She refuses to let him go.
(c) She begs Omoro to change his mind.
(d) She is happy and helps them pack food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the people of Kunta's village protect owls?

2. How many additional captives are with Kunta when he is first taken?

3. What does Bell say about the reason the master has never been married?

4. How many strings does the instrument called a kora have?

5. Which of the following is not a rule Omoro tells Kunta will help keep him safe from being taken by the toubob?

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