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