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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?
(a) He weeps next to his wife.
(b) He loves his new daughter as he does his sons.
(c) He bans her from the palace.
(d) He calls for the sorcerers to cleanse Sogolon's womb.

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

3. How many animals does Sundiata sacrifice upon returning home to Mali?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 30.
(c) 300.
(d) 3.

4. What is the name of Soumaoro's nephew who joins in Sundiata's army?
(a) Fakoli.
(b) Makoli.
(c) Bakoli.
(d) Takoli.

5. Where does Kouyaty begin his story of Sundiata?
(a) When Sundiata becomes a man.
(b) When Sundiata dies.
(c) When Sundiata begins to walk.
(d) When Sundiata is born.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is forced into Kanty's employment?

2. Why is Soumaoro's army surprised by Sundiata's army?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sogolon's physical condition when her children are full-grown?

4. Who wrote a song about Sundiata on the day her learned to walk?

5. Who is Nana Triban's mother?

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