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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Sassouma claim Dankaran was when he first began to collect baobob?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Fifteen years old.
(c) Ten years old.
(d) Twelve years old.

2. What physical deformity does the hunter tell the king his future wife should have?
(a) She should be a dwarf.
(b) She should be a giant.
(c) She should be a mute.
(d) She should be a humpback.

3. Where do Sundiata's relatives travel for advise at the opening of the story?
(a) To Nirvana.
(b) To Mecca.
(c) To the palace.
(d) To the river.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Fat.
(c) Strong.
(d) Ugly.

5. What does Sassouma plot to do to Sogolon?
(a) Humiliate her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Exile her.
(d) Injure her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of African people is focused on in Sundiata's story?

2. Who is Fran Kamara?

3. What weapon does Sundiata use to dual with Konkon?

4. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?

5. To which family member is young Djata most attached?

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