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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. What animal does the hunter who approaches Maghan Kon Fatta offer to him?
(a) A lion.
(b) A bird.
(c) A buffalo.
(d) A deer.

2. How do Tounkara's men feel about joining up with Sundiata's army?
(a) They join him eagerly.
(b) They join him hesitantly.
(c) They do not voice their opinion.
(d) They refuse to go with him.

3. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?
(a) Because they can be pollinated.
(b) Because they spread.
(c) Because they are beautiful.
(d) Because they are strong.

4. What does Dankaran take away from Sundiata, sending him into a fury?
(a) His mother.
(b) His griot.
(c) His brother.
(d) His garden.

5. What is the name of Sassouma's son, who is set to inherit the king's throne?
(a) Bleinmay.
(b) Ganoush.
(c) Vanatare.
(d) Dankaran.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kanty demand from his country's neighboring lands?

2. From whom do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise at the opening of the story?

3. Which town is also knows as "the land of Sogolon?"

4. Which character in the text does Fassyky compare to the land where he spent his chilldood?

5. What does Sundiata promise to do to Mali when he returns?

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