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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the one item Omoro keeps from Kunta's childish grasp?
(a) The arrows
(b) The prayer rug
(c) The charms at the head of his bed
(d) The hot coals of the fire

3. 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 has money to buy what he wants.
(c) That he comes in great numbers.
(d) That he lies and cheats naturally.

4. How many strings does the instrument called a kora have?
(a) Six
(b) Twenty-four
(c) Eighteen
(d) Twelve

5. What order is given to the young boy who continually talks when he should be silent?
(a) He is given nothing to eat.
(b) He is sent back to the village.
(c) He is sent to catch a live bird.
(d) He is beaten in front of the other boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Kunta and his father gather the dust of their first footprints of their journey?

2. After whom is Kunta named?

3. What is the drawing on the hide displayed by Janneh?

4. What item is bestowed on Kunta by Binta to mark his next step into manhood?

5. What does a shrouded moon signify?

(see the answer key)

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