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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of speeches has the narrator given from the stage in the chapel?
(a) Speeches that flattered the whites.
(b) Speeches that expressed his frustration in cultural symbolism.
(c) Phony speeches with notes supplied by white men.
(d) Genuine speeches that expressed how he felt.

2. What revelation does the "Tom Show" provide for Ellison?
(a) It shows him that history is a part of the present
(b) It reveals the futility of fighting agains the majority.
(c) It convinces him that history cannot be changed.
(d) It convinces him that history will be repeated

3. What is the narrator afraid of losing?
(a) His job.
(b) His scholarship
(c) His identity
(d) The respect Mr. Bledsoe has for him.

4. What had Mr. Trueblood done prior to his disgrace?
(a) He was an employee of the college.
(b) He had been involved in tutoring the black students.
(c) He was a special singer at the college.
(d) He was a guest lecturer

5. How does the narrator excuse his lack of responsibility?
(a) Because he is invisible, he doesn't know what responsibility to take
(b) Responsibility cannot happen without recognition
(c) The downtrodden should not be expected to assume responsibility
(d) No one has ever given him responsibility

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reverend Barbee, why does Dr. Bledsoe enjoy a position of apparent power?

2. According to the vet, what does a white woman symbolize?

3. Why does the Reverend Barbee trip over Dr. Bledsoe?

4. What does the narrator discuss with the woman in his dream?

5. What does the narrator recall having been given instead of a cigarette?

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