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    Haley, Alex

    Yes or No: Will asked the bank to take half of his savings and make out a check and give it to Mr. James, without his ever knowing where it came from?'Roots' Quiz, Part 5 - Cynthia And Will (DakotaNorth)

      yes . Yes, Will asked the bank to take half of his savings and make out a check for Mr. James.

    Yes or No: Did Alex Haley ever find proof that his ancestor was sold to Dr. William Waller?'Roots' Quiz, The Conclusion (DakotaNorth)

      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.

    With each child's birth, what did Chicken George do (it is something he promised his mother)?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      He told each child the story of Kunta Kinte.. With each child's birth, Chicken George told them the story of Kunta Kinte. He promised his mother that he would always do that.

    Why was Kizzy sold?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Because she wrote a traveling pass. Kizzy wrote a traveling pass for Noah. When he was captured, he told who wrote the pass. Massa Waller sold Kizzy that same day.

    Whom did Kunta marry?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Bell. Kunta married Bell. She was the big house cook.

    Whom did Chicken George marry?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      Matilda. Chicken George married Matilda. She gave him 6 boys and 2 girls.

    Who were the graying ladies that talked with Grandma about the family story?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Aunt Plus, Aunt Liz, Aunt Till, Aunt Viney, and Cousin Georgia. The graying ladies that talked the family story with Grandma were: Aunt Plus, Aunt Liz, Aunt Till, Aunt Viney, and Cousin Georgia.

    Who was Virgil's wife?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      Lilly Sue. Lilly Sue was Virgil's wife. When Virgil and his family were sold to Massa Murray, Lilly Sue was not sold because she was still living on the plantation of her massa's. Matilda persuaded Massa Murray to buy Lilly Sue and Uriah (Virgil and Lilly Sue's child).

    Who was Tom's youngest child?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      Cynthia. Cynthia was the youngest of Tom and Irene's children. She was just two years old when her father and grandfather lead a wagon ride of freed slaves to Tennesse.

    Who was the teacher of the school?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      Sister Carrie White. Sister Carrie White had graduated from Lane College in Jackson, TN. She was the teacher of the children who attended New Hope CME.

    Who was the president of People's Bank?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      Mr. Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn was the People's Bank president. He remembered that Will Palmer rode all the way in the rain to deliver a payment that Mr. James had forgotten about. He was so impressed by Will that when the lumber yard went bankrupt, the bank cosigned a loan so Will could take over as the new owner.

    Who was the old man that lived among the chickens?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Uncle Mingo. Uncle Mingo was the massa's chicken trainer. He lived among the chickens.

    Who was the last of the graying ladies when Alex was headed for Africa?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Cousin Georgia. Cousin Georgia had told Alex, 'your sweet grandma and all of them - they're up there watching.' Cousin Georgia passed away at the exact moment that Alex walked into Juffure Village. He believed that as the last of the ladies that talked the family story on his grandmother's front porch, it was her job to get him to Africa.

    Who was the former sheriff of Alamance County?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      J.D. Cates. J.D. Cates was the former sheriff of Alamance County.

    Who was Massa Lea's arch rival when it came to cockfighting?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      Massa Jewett. Massa Jewett was Massa Lea's arch rival when it came to cockfighting. Jewett even offered Lea $4,000 for Chicken George when he saw that George had talent.

    Who was Kizzy sold to?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Tom Lea. Kizzy's new massa was Tom Lea. He was a cockfighter. He also became the father of her baby.

    Who was Kizzy in love with?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Noah. Kizzy fell in love with Noah. He was 2 years older than her.

    Who told Alex the language of his family's words?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Dr. Vansina. Alex Haley brought his family's story and the African words that came with it to Dr. Jan Vansina. Dr. Vansina told Alex that the words were from the 'Mandinka' tongue. He said that the word 'ko' could refer to the 'kora', one of the Mandingo people's oldest stringed instrument. He also said that the words 'Kamby Bolongo' could indicate the Gambia River.

    Who taught Kizzy to read and write?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Missy Anne . Missy Anne taught Kizzy how to read and write. Missy Anne played teacher while Kizzy played the student. She would even study when Missy Anne was not there.

    Who owned the lumber yard?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      Mr. James. Mr. James owned Henning's only lumber yard. Later on, Will Palmer owned it.

    Who is the co-founder of the Reader's Digest?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Mrs. DeWitt Wallace. Co-founder Mrs. DeWitt Wallace told Alex how much she liked 'Unforgettable Character', a story Alex had written. Mrs. Wallace said that he should let her know if he ever needed some help.

    Who flew to Africa with Alex Haley?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Ebou Manga. Ebou Manga was from the Gambia. He and his father flew to Africa so they could help translate to Alex Haley.

    Who did Tom marry?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      Irene. Tom met Irene when he went to measure her massa's windows for iron grates.

    Who did Elizabeth want to marry?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      John Toland. Elizabeth wanted to marry John Toland.

    Who did Alex grow up with in Henning, that was a master researcher?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      George Sims. Alex grew up with George Sims. Sims was a master reasearcher. He brought a list of about a dozen people renowned for their knowledge of African linguistics.

    Who asked to walk Cynthia home from church?'Roots' Quiz, Part 4 - Tom And Family (DakotaNorth)

      Will Palmer . Cynthia was so excited and happy when Will Palmer asked to walk her home from church.

    Which son of Chicken George's was a blacksmith?"Roots" Quiz, Part 3 - Chicken George and Tom (dakotanorth)

      Tom. Tom was the blacksmith. Massa Lea sent him to become an apprentice and when he came back he was a blacksmith. His first thing that he made when he was younger was a water pitcher. This showed his family that he had talent.

    Where was the Rosetta Stone discovered?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Nile Delta. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in the Nile Delta, the stone's face had chiseled into it, three separate texts: one in known Greek, the second in a then - unknown set of characters, and the third in the ancient hieroglyphics. A French scholar, Jean Champollion, succesfully matched character for character. He essentially cracked the mystery and offered a thesis that the texts read the same.

    Where was Professor Haley buried?'Roots' Quiz, The Conclusion (DakotaNorth)

      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.

    Where was Kizzy's new plantation located?"Roots" Quiz, Part 2 - Kunta And Kizzy (DakotaNorth)

      Caswell County, NC. Tom Lea's plantation was located in Caswell County, North Carolina.

    Where did Alex meet the men who were knowledgeable in their small country's history?'Roots' Quiz, Part 7 - Alex Haley (DakotaNorth)

      Atlantic Hotel. Alex met the men in the Atlantic Hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haley, Alex

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    • What was the name of the love song for Ellen and Alex on 'Family Ties' and who sings it? ( goto )


    • On 'Family Ties' which baseball team did Alex and Steven pull for in the 1984 World Series? ( goto )


    • In the show "Full House" was Nicky and Alex's room Michelle's old bedroom with different furniture? ( goto )


    • At their very recent performance at 'Top of the Pops' Alex Kopranos pulled a stunt that stirred controversy. What was it? ( goto )


    • Alex. Ryan, and Steve each has a different favorite sport among football, baseball, and basketball. Alex doesn't like {basketball;} Steven doesn't like basketball or baseball. Name each person's favorite sport? ( goto )


    • How can I get a copy of the song sung at Walker & Alex's wedding by the young girl called "Our Loves Written in the Stars" ( goto )


    • In 'Final Destination' how does Alex die? I've watched it a number of times trying to figure out how he dies. ( goto )


    • In 'A Clockwork Orange', when Alex comes home from prison there is a stranger sitting with his parents. What is this person's name, and what is he eating? ( goto )


    • On 'Family Ties' when Nick was eating with the Keatons, he asked, "Do you always eat like this?" What did Alex tell him? ( goto )


    • On 'Cheers' what was the answer that Alex Trebek gave that caused Cliff to write "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" ( goto )


    • In the band Franz Ferdinand how can you tell who is playing which guitar part, Alex or Nick, like is Nick's part more important? ( goto )


    • In the early 1990s, Alex Ferguson was the coach of Manchester United, the most successful professional football (soccer) team in all of England at that time. Previously he had managed a very successful team in Scotland. He could be a very successful manager of a soccer team anywhere in the world, except Singapore. Why is that? ( goto )


    • 'How old are you...' Alex asked his cousin Gustav one day. 'The day before yesterday,' replied Gustav, 'I was twice as old as my sister, but next year I will be three times as old as she is now.' How old is Gustav, When is his birthday, On what day did this conversation take place, How old is Gustav's sister? ( goto )


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