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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellison's primary struggle in writing the book was
(a) Finding a way for the hero to succeed.
(b) Accepting the concept that nothing could really be done to change society
(c) Giving the hero sufficient depth of character
(d) Allowing the hero to fail

2. What does the narrator discuss with the woman in his dream?
(a) racism
(b) fear
(c) freedom
(d) responsibility

3. How do the boys react to the naked girl?
(a) They become angry.
(b) They are embarrassed.
(c) They are amused
(d) They are fascinated.

4. What is ironic about Trueblood's situation?
(a) He receives charity from the whites.
(b) The college wants him to stay around.
(c) The college wants him to leave.
(d) Other men have done the same thing.

5. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?
(a) music
(b) the girl in his dream
(c) his vision
(d) marijuana

Short Answer Questions

1. The concept of the character as invisible is symbolic of which of the following conditions?

2. What group of society is represented by the white men at the Battle Royal?

3. What does Mr. Norton give to Trueblood?

4. Which of the following two concepts, in combination, does Ellison see as a "raft of hope."

5. How does the narrator's grandfather regard his own meekness?

(see the answer key)

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