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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 narrator notice about the whites in the city?
(a) They are rude to him.
(b) The hardly seem to notice him.
(c) They are very nice to him.
(d) They appear to be making fun of him.

2. 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 does not want to appear broke if he has to ask for credit for his room rent.
(c) He hopes to save enough money for his fall tuition.
(d) He is concerned about being able to buy food.

3. Why is the narrator unable to see Mr. Bates?
(a) Mr. Bates is too busy to be seen.
(b) Mr. Bates is not in.
(c) The secretary will not admit him.
(d) There are no jobs in Mr. Bates' department

4. What is the real purpose of the Reverend's speech?
(a) To help the students appreciate the Founder's real sacrifice
(b) To create a sense of awe in relation to Dr. Bledsoe
(c) To help the students understand how important the college is to the black community.
(d) To indoctrinate the students regarding the religion of the college.

5. What does the narrator fear is the reason for his inability to get an appointment with the trustees?
(a) He fears there may not be any jobs after all.
(b) He thinks no one is seeing the letters he submitted.
(c) He fears a conspiracy.
(d) He thinks the secretaries are not telling him the truth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the narrator describe the students as they enter the chapel?

3. What does Trueblood's story suggest about the white men at the jail house?

4. What does the doctor mean when he says they "picked poor robin clean"?

5. What is ironic about Trueblood's situation?

(see the answer key)

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