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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ideal does DuBois say has vanished?
(a) The Southern gentleman.
(b) The gentleman farmer.
(c) The northern businessman.
(d) The noble servant.

2. What does DuBois say he shared with the townspeople where he was teaching?
(a) A common consciousness.
(b) A friendly antagonism.
(c) A similar problem.
(d) A deep hostility.

3. In what way does DuBois say blacks are torn?
(a) Between being loyal to Africa or loyal to America.
(b) Between being black and being American.
(c) Between being loyal to the community or loyal to the nation.
(d) Between being content with themselves, or outraged for their race.

4. Why did Ben fight with Sam Carlon?
(a) Carlon had stolen from him.
(b) Carlon had insulted him.
(c) Carlon had tried to seduce his sister.
(d) Carlon had not paid him for his work.

5. What kind of pall hangs over the land of West Dougherty County?
(a) Violence.
(b) Absentee landlords.
(c) Debt.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does DuBois make for the laziness of the blacks he meets?

2. What advice does DuBois say blacks have been getting from whites?

3. What was Frederick Douglas’ program for advancing the Negro?

4. What does DuBois say blacks typically see in the area of law and justice?

5. How does DuBois characterize the message that is contained in the sorrow songs?

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