Juneteenth | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1, 2 and 3

1. Who is the author of Juneteenth?

Ralph Ellison.

2. When does Juneteenth take place?

Early to mid-twentieth century.

3. What kind of job does A.Z. have?

Reverend.

4. What is the age group of the people who arrive in Washington, D.C. when the novel opens?

Elderly.

5. What is Senator Sunraider's first name?

Adam.

6. In D.C., what does the group of visitors need in order to see the senator?

An appointment.

7. Who blocks the group's ability to see Senator Sunraider in D.C.?

His secretary.

8. In D.C., where does the group go to hear Senator Sunraider speak?

The Senate.

9. Who does the group in D.C. try to tell their story to?

The newspaper.

10. What animal does Senator Sunraider think he sees while giving his last speech?

An eagle.

11. What object is the animal carrying that Senator Sunraider...
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