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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Kunta begin eating the horrible gruel that's put before him?
(a) To keep from being beaten for not eating.
(b) So that he will regain his strength.
(c) He comes to accept that it's all that will be offered.
(d) He is hungry.

3. Kunta discovers he is chained to _________.
(a) A tree
(b) The wall of a ship
(c) A donkey
(d) Other men

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

5. What is the message Kunta believes has come to him from Allah after he is on land?
(a) That he is to be returned to his family.
(b) That his life is in the hands of Allah.
(c) That he will survive if he continues to have faith.
(d) That the wise man learns from the animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Omoro say about those who become slaves during a battle against an enemy?

2. How is Kunta told that a griot learns his skill?

3. What is it that causes Lamin to scream as he and Kunta travel?

4. What two items are used to stuff mattresses for the slaves?

5. How do the people of Juffure learn that there are ferocious wrestlers on their way to the village?

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