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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days is Kunta held in the hold of the ship before being allowed on deck?

2. Why are battles begun late in the day?

3. How does Kunta know he and his mates are approaching a freshly cut bamboo grove?

4. Kunta's daydreams of _________ whenever he finds himself alone with his goats to tend

5. How is Bell getting information about the uprising against England?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does it come about that Kunta realizes he is now thirty-four rains in age?

2. Of what is Kunta reminded during his time with the Ghanaian?

3. How do all the stories of Nyo Boto begin?

4. Describe the reactions of the mothers when the young men in training slip into their storehouses to steal food?

5. What does Kunta believe to have been the fatal flaw in his escape attempt?

6. What does Master John tell the slaves while he is staying at the plantation overseeing things?

7. What is the story about Kunta's grandfather's role in Kunta's people?

8. What is the dream Belle has during her pregnancy?

9. How is the size of growing plots determined?

10. What are some of the things of Africa Kunta sees in his surroundings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When is the first time Kunta comes to feel the emotions of his people as they dance around a ceremonial fire? What happens to him at this ceremony? Why does it happen at this time? How does it affect him?

Essay Topic 2

What is the belief of Kunta's people regarding the toubob and the taking of slaves? What is the significance of the white cock's death with regard to those taken captive?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Kunta's trip to America.

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