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