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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 91-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the effect of the harmattan on the people of Juffure?
(a) They are unable to grow crops.
(b) Game becomes scarce.
(c) They are cold all the time.
(d) Their tempers grow short.

2. What is the name given to George and Matilda's fourth son?
(a) Tom
(b) Kunta
(c) Toby
(d) George

3. What hope does Kunta hold even when he realizes he can never return to Juffure?
(a) That he can at least escape and live in the forests of this new land.
(b) That he can learn to live happily in his new role.
(c) That Allah will not let him die in captivity.
(d) That he can have a family of his own.

4. Why do the people of Kunta's village protect owls?
(a) They are protected by Allah.
(b) They are elusive.
(c) The spirits of ancestors reside in owls.
(d) They are prohibited by the religion.

5. Why is the name Virgil given to George and Matilda's son?
(a) The master selects it.
(b) It was George's father's name.
(c) It is Matilda's father's name.
(d) It was the name of the man who previously owned Matilda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is given to Kunta's baby brother?

2. What is Kunta's punishment upon his capture?

3. What is the sight that distracts everyone and allows the captive from the Wolof tribe to attack?

4. How old is Kizzy's son when he begins working in the field?

5. What is the occupation of Kunta's owner?

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