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'Roots' Quiz, The Conclusion

This is the conclusion of my 'Roots' quizzes. This is one of my favorite books.

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,594

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
396

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the name of the Griot that Alex was to meet in Africa? Hint

Kebba Fofana Kanji

Fofana Kanji Kebba

Kebba Kanji Fofana

Kanji Kebba Fofana

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the name of the launch that took Alex to Juffure Village? Hint

Baddibaji

Baddinka

Baddibu

Bippitybopptyboop

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Question 3 of 15

3. What did the interpreters say was the reason for the whole village staring at him? Hint

'They stare at you so much because they had always wondered what happened to Kunta Kinte.'

'They stare at you so much because they have never seen a black American.'

'They stare at you so much because they had never seen a journalist.'

'They stare at you so much because they think you are very handsome.'

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Question 4 of 15

4. What did the interpreters say the Griot had said to Alex? Hint

'We have been waiting to know what happened to Kunta Kinte.'

'We are enthralled to have you here.'

'Welcome to Juffure'

'We have been told by the forefathers that there are many of us from this place who are in exile in that place called America.'

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the time-fixing reference the Griot gave for when Kunta disappeared? Hint

'About the time the King's soldiers left'

'In the year 1767'

'About the time the King's soldiers came'

'A few years after his manhood training'

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Question 6 of 15

6. When did Cousin Georgia die? Hint

She passed away while the Griot was telling Alex about Kunta Kinte

1969

She passed away within the very hour that Alex had walked into Juffure Village

When Alex came home from the Gambia

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Alex find the old English maritime records?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 15

8. When did the Lord Ligonier clear Annapolis' customs? Hint

January 1, 1768

October 5, 1768

September 29, 1767

August 21, 1767

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Question 9 of 15

9. According to the document compiled at James Fort in the Gambia River, how many slaves did the Lord Ligonier have in its hold? Hint

140

150

130

200

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Question 10 of 15

10. What did Alex Haley call Grandma, Aunt Liz, Aunt Viney, Aunt Till, Aunt Plus, and Cousin Georgia? Hint

Gossiping old biddies

Nothing at all like Griots

His loved ones

Griots in their own way

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the real name of the King's Soldiers? Hint

Duke of Queensbury's forces

Duke of Edmonton's Forces

Colonel O'Hara's forces

Colonel O'Hare's forces

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Question 12 of 15

12. Yes or No: Did Alex Haley ever find proof that his ancestor was sold to Dr. William Waller?

Answer: (One Word)

13. When Alex began writing of Kunta's crossing in the slave ship, he sailed across the Atlantic so he could see for himself what it was like (somewhat). What was the name of the ship that Alex Haley crossed the Atlantic on? Hint

Gambia Star

African Star

Farrell Star

Atlantic Star

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Question 14 of 15

14. How old was Professor Simon Alexander Haley when he died? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where was Professor Haley buried? Hint

Veteran's Cemetary in Henning

Holy Cross Cemetary in Henning

Veteran's Cemetary in Little Rock

St. John's Cemetary in Ithaca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the Griot that Alex was to meet in Africa?

Answer: Kebba Kanji Fofana

Alex was to meet Kebba Kanji Fofana in Africa.

2. What was the name of the launch that took Alex to Juffure Village?

Answer: Baddibu

Alex Haley took the launch, Baddibu, up the Kamby Bolongo. He then went on to Albreda Village and then on the Juffure.

3. What did the interpreters say was the reason for the whole village staring at him?

Answer: 'They stare at you so much because they have never seen a black American.'

4. What did the interpreters say the Griot had said to Alex?

Answer: 'We have been told by the forefathers that there are many of us from this place who are in exile in that place called America.'

5. What was the time-fixing reference the Griot gave for when Kunta disappeared?

Answer: 'About the time the King's soldiers came'

6. When did Cousin Georgia die?

Answer: She passed away within the very hour that Alex had walked into Juffure Village

7. Where did Alex find the old English maritime records?

Answer: Lloyds of London

Alex Haley went to Lloyds of London to get the old English maritime records.

8. When did the Lord Ligonier clear Annapolis' customs?

Answer: September 29, 1767

On September 29, 1767, the Lord Ligonier cleared Annapolis' customs.

9. According to the document compiled at James Fort in the Gambia River, how many slaves did the Lord Ligonier have in its hold?

Answer: 140

The Lord Ligonier had 140 slaves at the beginning of its voyage. At the end of its voyage, there were only 98. The Lord Ligonier's loss of 42 Africans en route was average for slaving voyages.

10. What did Alex Haley call Grandma, Aunt Liz, Aunt Viney, Aunt Till, Aunt Plus, and Cousin Georgia?

Answer: Griots in their own way

Alex Haley realized that Grandma, Aunt Liz, Aunt Viney, Aunt Till, Aunt Plus, and Cousin Georgia were Griots in their own way. They had kept the family story alive.

11. What was the real name of the King's Soldiers?

Answer: Colonel O'Hare's forces

When the Griot told Alex 'about the time the King's soldiers came', Alex didn't think he would find out when his ancestor was taken. Lukily, he found out that the Griot was talking about Colonel O'Hare's forces. He felt embarrassed because he felt like he was checking up on the Griot.

12. Yes or No: Did Alex Haley ever find proof that his ancestor was sold to Dr. William Waller?

Answer: yes

Alex Haley found an old deed that said, among other things, that a negro man named 'Toby' was sold to Dr. William Waller by his brother, John Waller.

Answer: African Star

He sailed on the African Star. At night he climbed down into the cargo hold and stripped to his underwear. His crossing was ludicrously luxurious compared to Kunta's

14. How old was Professor Simon Alexander Haley when he died?

Answer: 83

Simon was eighty three.

15. Where was Professor Haley buried?

Answer: Veteran's Cemetary in Little Rock

Simon Haley was buried in Veteran's Cemetary in Little Rock. His grave is in section 16 and the number of his grave is No. 1429.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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