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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does DuBois say we cannot hope for, not for some generations?
(a) A black intellectual class.
(b) Integrated neighborhoods.
(c) Sympathy between black and white.
(d) Black entrepreneurs.

2. What is the chief form of relations between blacks and whites in the South, according to DuBois?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Physical proximity.
(d) Economics.

3. In what way does DuBois say his son was fortunate?
(a) He never learned language in order to curse being born.
(b) He was better loved than anyone else in DuBois’ family.
(c) He never had to contend with a world that would see him as inferior.
(d) He got to experience the sweetest part of life.

4. What does Hippomenes do to win the race and marry Atalanta?
(a) Set a trap and capture her.
(b) Distract her with golden apples.
(c) Tie her down with golden thread.
(d) Divert the racecourse.

5. Where did industrial education fit, in the four stages of progress DuBois describes?
(a) Second, after university education.
(b) Last.
(c) First.
(d) Third, after normal schools but before universities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does DuBois say black music plays in American culture?

2. Where does DuBois say he met Alexander Crummell for the first time?

3. How frequently did DuBois have to convince the parents about the value of book-learning?

4. What does DuBois say is the result of the geographical separation of races?

5. What problem does DuBois say hindered the Negro Colleges after the War?

(see the answer key)

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