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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men of the village give the "magic man" when he arrives at Jeffure?
(a) A beating
(b) Gifts
(c) Nothing
(d) Prayers

2. How many times do the mourning women walk around Kunta's grandmother when she dies?
(a) Five
(b) Twelve
(c) One
(d) Seven

3. What name is given to Kunta's baby brother?
(a) Lamin
(b) Yasia
(c) Kairaba
(d) Larry

4. After whom is Kunta named?
(a) His grandmother
(b) His grandfather
(c) His father
(d) The midwife

5. What item is bestowed on Kunta by Omoro to mark his next step into manhood at age twelve?
(a) A new bow
(b) New clothes
(c) A slingshot
(d) New shoes

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a pastime of Kunta and his friends?

2. How many times daily do the men stop for prayers?

3. Who has the responsibility for harvesting rice?

4. What does a shrouded moon signify?

5. What is the rule Kunta must follow when it is time to eat?

(see the answer key)

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