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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the unnamed man at the party ask the narrator to do?
(a) sing a spiritual
(b) dance
(c) give a speech
(d) sign a commitment

2. Where does the narrator find himself in chapter 11?
(a) a mental ward
(b) a prison
(c) a hospital
(d) the factory hospital

3. What makes the narrator homesick when he first gets to New York?
(a) a message from Mr. Norton
(b) the sight of other black people
(c) a Gideon Bible
(d) the letters he carries

4. What kind of speeches has the narrator given from the stage in the chapel?
(a) Speeches that flattered the whites.
(b) Genuine speeches that expressed how he felt.
(c) Phony speeches with notes supplied by white men.
(d) Speeches that expressed his frustration in cultural symbolism.

5. Why is the narrator initially concerned about finding work as soon as possible?
(a) He is afraid he will run out of money for rent.
(b) He hopes to save enough money for his fall tuition.
(c) He does not want to appear broke if he has to ask for credit for his room rent.
(d) He is concerned about being able to buy food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trueblood's explanation of the rape of his daughter?

2. In Chapter 14, why is Mary cooking cabbage?

3. What does the narrator fear is the reason for his inability to get an appointment with the trustees?

4. According to Reverend Barbee, why does Dr. Bledsoe enjoy a position of apparent power?

5. What does Mr. Norton give to Trueblood?

(see the answer key)

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