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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which topic do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise from the heavens?
(a) How to make their women fertile.
(b) How to rule the country.
(c) How to make their crops flourish.
(d) How to be dilligent apostles.

2. What animal do the villagers attribute to the new baby?
(a) A flamingo.
(b) A gorilla.
(c) A gazelle.
(d) A lion.

3. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?
(a) He is very nervous.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is not home when the news breaks out.
(d) He is completely apathetic.

4. What physical attribute does the hunter have which prompts the king's men to think he is evil?
(a) He is left handed.
(b) He has fair skin.
(c) He has blue eyes.
(d) He is blind.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sogolon?
(a) Wise.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Mute.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sassouma consult with to help in her plot against Sogolon?

2. What is the weather like when Sogolon first goes into labor?

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

4. What physical deformity does the hunter tell the king his future wife should have?

5. Why does the king fear marrying Sogolon?

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