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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, properties that blacks once rented are having to be repaired and updated why?

2. What do the mill workers do once they hear the rumors about the chairman of the strike in Chapter 7?

3. What is the name of the U.S. President in the novel?

4. Black-No-More has been in business for how long in Chapter 8?

5. Radical labor organizers from where go to visit the small mill town out of concern for the ending strike in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Matthew cheat everyone involved in the strike in Chapter 7?

2. What worrisome news does Matthew relate about Helen in Chapter 8? What is Bunny's reply?

3. What word does Matthew receive of a strike in Chapter 7? Where does he go?

4. How does Matthew go about shutting down the Republican vote in Chapter 9?

5. What does Givens do upon arrival in Chapter 12? What does Helen ask Matthew?

6. What does Dr. Broker reveal to Matthew in Chapter 12? What does he offer to do?

7. What are Matthew's thoughts about Helen's pregnancy in Chapter 11?

8. How long has Black-No-More Inc. been in operation in Chapter 8? What impact has this had on society?

9. How do the antihero and his conspirators escape in Chapter 12?

10. What is notable about the broadcasting company name in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of duality in the narrative as exemplified by Matthew. What is it about Matthew's actions that are dishonorable? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the portrayal of black society in Black No More. Do you think that the characters are justified in abandoning their ancestry for a better life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Dr. Crookman, Hank Johnson and Chuck Foster. What is the history of each character and what characteristics does each embody?

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