'Roots' Quiz, The Conclusion

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

2. What was the name of the launch that took Alex to Juffure Village? Baddinka Baddibaji Bippitybopptyboop Baddibu

3. What did the interpreters say was the reason for the whole village staring at him? 'They stare at you so much because they think you are very handsome.' '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.'

4. What did the interpreters say the Griot had said to Alex? 'We have been waiting to know what happened to Kunta Kinte.' '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.' 'Welcome to Juffure' 'We are enthralled to have you here.'

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

6. When did Cousin Georgia die? She passed away within the very hour that Alex had walked into Juffure Village When Alex came home from the Gambia 1969 She passed away while the Griot was telling Alex about Kunta Kinte

7. Where did Alex find the old English maritime records? Answer: (Three Words)

8. When did the Lord Ligonier clear Annapolis' customs? October 5, 1768 January 1, 1768 August 21, 1767 September 29, 1767

9. According to the document compiled at James Fort in the Gambia River, how many slaves did the Lord Ligonier have in its hold? 200 130 140 150

10. What did Alex Haley call Grandma, Aunt Liz, Aunt Viney, Aunt Till, Aunt Plus, and Cousin Georgia? Gossiping old biddies Griots in their own way His loved ones Nothing at all like Griots

11. What was the real name of the King's Soldiers? Duke of Queensbury's forces Duke of Edmonton's Forces Colonel O'Hara's forces Colonel O'Hare's forces

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? Gambia Star Atlantic Star Farrell Star African Star

14. How old was Professor Simon Alexander Haley when he died? 83 84 93 94

15. Where was Professor Haley buried? Veteran's Cemetary in Henning Holy Cross Cemetary in Henning Veteran's Cemetary in Little Rock St. John's Cemetary in Ithaca