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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which family member is young Djata most attached?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

2. When the king dies, what does he give to Djata on his deathbed?
(a) A griot.
(b) A goat.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A garden.

3. Which old friend does Sundiata stop to pick up before meeting with Soumaoro?
(a) Manding Bory.
(b) Fran.
(c) Fassyke.
(d) Kolonkon.

4. Which of the following characters does NOT enter exile with Sundiata?
(a) Manding Bory.
(b) Sogolon.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Fassyky.

5. Which of the following is the most important task for a griot to accomplish?
(a) To interpret.
(b) To predict.
(c) To judge.
(d) To remember.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king fear marrying Sogolon?

2. Who do the Malian people believe should be the true king of Mali?

3. What animal does the hunter who approaches Maghan Kon Fatta offer to him?

4. In the battles between Sundiata and Soumaoro's men, who is usually victorious?

5. Griots are considered "vessels of _____ ."

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