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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Kouroukan Fougan or The Division of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Sassouma decide to wait until she finishes her plot against Sogolon?
(a) Until the naming ceremony.
(b) Until the baby is born.
(c) Until the baby reaches manhood.
(d) Until the baby is three-years-old.

2. Which of the following musical instruments is magical in Kanty's chamber?
(a) A piano.
(b) A xylophone.
(c) A drum.
(d) A flute.

3. Where does Siara Kouman Konaty live?
(a) In Toron.
(b) In Mema.
(c) In Mali.
(d) In Ghana.

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

5. Griots are considered "vessels of _____ ."
(a) The past.
(b) The future.
(c) Eternity.
(d) The present.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many names is the new baby given at his naming ceremony?

3. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

4. When Sundiata visits Ghana, what does he realize about the people who live there?

5. From which animal is a magical feather plucked that will be the downfall of Soumaoro?

(see the answer key)

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