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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: People Get Ready.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was a pact made to prevent Tafari from gaining power?
(a) Because he was far too dangerous.
(b) Because he was a heretic.
(c) No such pact was made.
(d) Because people were jealous of him.

2. Why did Cedella decide to relocate?
(a) In order to find a husband.
(b) In order to save money for Bob's education.
(c) Because they were evicted from their home.
(d) She did not decide to relocate.

3. How did Bob feel about going to Kingston?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Upset.

4. According to one of the founding tenants of Rastafarianism, who was a prophet for the black people?
(a) Haile Selassie.
(b) Bob Marley.
(c) Peter Tosh.
(d) Asfa Wossen.

5. Who started to promote Bob's records in Chapter 7, "Who Feels It, Knows It"?
(a) Coxsone.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Bob.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Rita's aunt Viola respond to finding Rita and Bob in her house?

2. What did Bob tell his mother about his career goals in Chapter 7, "Who Feels It, Knows It"?

3. Why did Cedella lose her case?

4. What career did Cedella want to get Bob an apprenticeship to?

5. What did Captain Marley's new wife realize during his conversation with Cedella?

(see the answer key)

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