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