View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is young Djata when the reader first sees him again after his birth?
(a) Ten years old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Thirteen years old.
(d) Twenty years old.

2. How long does Sundiata wander in the desert before settling in Djedeba?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Five years.

3. How much of his army does Tounkara give to Sundiata when he leaves Mema?
(a) His entire army.
(b) One-quarter of his army.
(c) One-half of his army.
(d) One-third of his army.

4. What color are the clothes Sundiata wears in battle?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

5. Why isn't Sundiata able to kill Soumaoro on his first attempt?
(a) Because Soumaoro is invincible.
(b) Because Soumaoro is stronger than Sundiata anticipated.
(c) Because another man jumped in front of the blow that should have killed Soumaoro.
(d) Because his strike misses Soumaoro's neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does NOT enter exile with Sundiata?

2. How does the king feel when Manding Bory is born?

3. Why do ancient African kings want griots?

4. How do the warriors kill the animal that is terrorizing Do?

5. Who is Fran Kamara?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample