Sundiata

According to the narrator of Sundiata, what lesson does the story of Mari Djata's childhood teach?

• • Everyone's destiny is determined at birth.

• • Anyone can change his or her destiny.

• • Only heroes have a destiny.

• There is no such thing as destiny.

In Sundiata, which adjective best describes the community's attitude toward Mari Djata's inability to walk?

• • sympathetic

• mocking

• indifferent

• fearful

What characteristics does Mari Djata, the main character of Sundiata, share with other epic heroes?

• • He is an orphan who is adopted by a wise man.

• • He is a younger brother who is cruelly treated by an older brother.

• • He has a high position in society, but he must overcome a special burden.

• He has a low position in society, but he has a great talent.

From details in Sundiata, what can you conclude about the role soothsayers played in ancient Mali?

• • They were heroic warriors.

• • They were kings and princes.

• • They were consulted for advice and for information about future events.

• They were constant companions of the king who told elaborate stories.

Which words best describe Sassouma, the king's first wife in Sundiata?

• • resentful and jealous

• • kind and honest

• • foolish and silly

• happy and successful

Before his death, what present does the king give to Mari Djata in Sundiata?

• • a huge iron rod

• • a crown

• • a griot

• a plot of land

In Sundiata, who becomes all-powerful right after the king's death?

• • Mari Djata

• • Sogolon Kedjou

• • Sassouma, the king's first wife

• Doua, the king's griot

In Sundiata, what injustice occurs after the king's death?

• • Mari Djata and his mother are persecuted and ridiculed.

• • Mari Djata and his mother are put into prison.

• • All of the king's sons are banished from the community.

• All of the king's daughters are banished from the community.

What motivates Mari Djata to finally start walking in Sundiata?

• • the anger of his father

• • the violence of his brother

• • the tears of his sister

• the humiliation of his mother

In Sundiata, why was the iron bar that helps Mari Djata walk made years in advance?

• • It was a popular item in the village.

• • It was destined that Mari Djata would use it one day.

• • It was used as a support beam in the palace.

• It was originally made for Mari Djata's brother.