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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 year is the baby who will be named Kunta born?
(a) 1750
(b) 1570
(c) 1850
(d) 1887

2. What is the purpose of the charms at the head of Omoro's bed?
(a) To ensure good hunting
(b) To provide decoration
(c) To ward off evil spirits
(d) To keep Kunta from having bad dreams

3. How many times daily do the men stop for prayers?
(a) Two
(b) There is no set number
(c) One
(d) Five

4. What does a shrouded moon signify?
(a) That Allah is displeased.
(b) That Allah is preparing a reward.
(c) That the following day will be bright.
(d) That there will be a storm.

5. What is the drawing on the hide displayed by Janneh?
(a) The history of their people
(b) A map of the locations of the tribes of Africa
(c) Writing of Allah
(d) A map of Africa

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the one item Omoro keeps from Kunta's childish grasp?

3. According to custom, when is Kunta to be weaned?

4. What do the men of the village give the "magic man" when he arrives at Jeffure?

5. What is the effect of the harmattan on the people of Juffure?

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