- 1. When was the book 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family' published?
A) 1990
B) 1960
C) 1976
D) 1980
- 2. What is the name of the author of 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family'?
A) James Baldwin
B) Maya Angelou
C) Alex Haley
D) Toni Morrison
- 3. In 'Roots', what is the name of the protagonist who traces his ancestry back to Africa?
A) Malcolm X
B) Kunta Kinte
C) George Washington
D) Harriet Tubman
- 4. Which country in Africa does Kunta Kinte originally come from?
A) Ethiopia
B) Nigeria
C) Kenya
D) Gambia
- 5. What impact did 'Roots' have on society?
A) Raised awareness of African American history and identity
B) Started a fashion trend
C) Nothing significant
D) Inspired a video game
- 6. What genre does 'Roots' fall into?
A) Science fiction
B) Horror
C) Historical fiction
D) Romance
- 7. What does the term 'Roots' refer to in the context of the book?
A) Underground cave system
B) Hair roots
C) Tree roots
D) Ancestral heritage and family history
- 8. What is the motivation for Kunta Kinte to preserve his African heritage in 'Roots'?
A) To maintain his sense of identity and culture
B) To win a competition
C) To impress others
D) To gain political power
- 9. Who is the character that helps Kunta Kinte adapt to his new life in 'Roots'?
A) Doctor
B) General
C) Prince
D) Fiddler
- 10. Where does the story of Roots: The Saga of an American Family begin?
A) North America
B) Europe
C) West Africa
D) Asia
- 11. What is the name of Kunta Kinte's daughter in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Mary
B) Lola
C) Kizzy
D) Sally
- 12. How many episodes are there in the TV miniseries adaptation of Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) 16
B) 12
C) 4
D) 8
- 13. Which state in America is mentioned as a location in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) New York
B) California
C) North Carolina
D) Texas
- 14. Which actor played the role of Kunta Kinte in the TV miniseries adaptation of Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Morgan Freeman
B) Will Smith
C) LeVar Burton
D) Denzel Washington
- 15. What is the name of the wife of Chicken George in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Emily
B) Rebecca
C) Matilda
D) Sarah
- 16. Which musical instrument does Chicken George play in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Drums
B) Piano
C) Fiddle
D) Guitar
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