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