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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. Who is running for President on the Jes Grew ticket?

2. How did Pharaoh try to restore order?

3. Who is Battraville looking for in America?

4. What was Abdul Hamid dressed in in Black Herman’s dream of him?

5. What news does T Malice bring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Abdul Hamid’s letter to PaPaLaBas say about the Book?

2. What is PaPaLaBas’ explanation for Abdul Hamid’s action?

3. What happens when Moses read the Work to the people?

4. What does PaPaLaBas say is the future of the Jes Grew?

5. What happens when the box with the Book is brought into the party?

6. Describe the scene of PaPaLaBas and Black Herman’s arrival at the party.

7. Why does Benoit Battraville say that the Americans are the ones to ask about the Jes Grew?

8. How are Hank Rollings’ objections to Hinkle Von Vampton and Safecracker Gould’s arrest get resolved?

9. What prevents Hierophant 1 from taking poison?

10. Describe Woodrow Wilson Jefferson’s departure for home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mumbo Jumbo presents a number of different African and African-American arts—minstrel shows, jazz, a cabaret, in addition to poetry and religious fetishes. Which art is most emblematic of the art of Mumbo Jumbo itself? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Write an evaluative review of Mumbo Jumbo. What is this book’s place in culture? What are its uses? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 3

What does the experience of the Mu’tafikah tell you about making art? Why should art be kept close to the people who create it? Why is art out of context dangerous, or lifeless? What does that mean for Mumbo Jumbo the novel? What is the proper home for this book?

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