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