Roots by Alex Haley
  • 1. What is the name of the main character in 'Roots'?
A) Ol' Tom
B) Chicken George
C) Toby
D) Kunta Kinte
  • 2. What is the name of Kunta Kinte's African village?
A) Gambia
B) Kongolese
C) Juffure
D) Banjul
  • 3. In which century does the story of Kunta Kinte primarily take place?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 17th century
D) 20th century
  • 4. What name is Kunta Kinte given by his slave owner?
A) Cousin
B) Sam
C) George
D) Toby
  • 5. What is the significance of the 'drum' in the narrative?
A) Tool
B) Game
C) Cultural heritage
D) Weapon
  • 6. What title is given to the second part of Kunta Kinte's legacy?
A) Seeds
B) Leaves
C) Roots
D) Branches
  • 7. What does Kunta Kinte seek throughout his life?
A) Fame
B) Power
C) Wealth
D) Freedom
  • 8. What does the character Fiddler represent?
A) Indifference
B) Resilience
C) Fear
D) Betrayal
  • 9. What year was 'Roots' first published?
A) 1990
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1976
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