- 1. When was the book 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family' published?
A) 1976
B) 1960
C) 1980
D) 1990
- 2. What is the name of the author of 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family'?
A) James Baldwin
B) Maya Angelou
C) Toni Morrison
D) Alex Haley
- 3. In 'Roots', what is the name of the protagonist who traces his ancestry back to Africa?
A) Kunta Kinte
B) Harriet Tubman
C) George Washington
D) Malcolm X
- 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) Historical fiction
B) Romance
C) Horror
D) Science fiction
- 7. What does the term 'Roots' refer to in the context of the book?
A) Ancestral heritage and family history
B) Tree roots
C) Hair roots
D) Underground cave system
- 8. What is the motivation for Kunta Kinte to preserve his African heritage in 'Roots'?
A) To impress others
B) To maintain his sense of identity and culture
C) To win a competition
D) To gain political power
- 9. Who is the character that helps Kunta Kinte adapt to his new life in 'Roots'?
A) Prince
B) Doctor
C) Fiddler
D) General
- 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) Sally
C) Kizzy
D) Lola
- 12. How many episodes are there in the TV miniseries adaptation of Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) 4
B) 16
C) 8
D) 12
- 13. Which state in America is mentioned as a location in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) New York
B) North Carolina
C) California
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) Denzel Washington
B) LeVar Burton
C) Morgan Freeman
D) Will Smith
- 15. What is the name of the wife of Chicken George in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Sarah
B) Emily
C) Rebecca
D) Matilda
- 16. Which musical instrument does Chicken George play in Roots: The Saga of an American Family?
A) Piano
B) Fiddle
C) Guitar
D) Drums
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