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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dark tunnel is symbolic of the narrator's
(a) invisible nature in relation to white people
(b) lack of knowledge about himself
(c) lack of understanding about culture and society as a whole
(d) unwillingness to face the truth

2. What had Mr. Trueblood done prior to his disgrace?
(a) He was an employee of the college.
(b) He was a special singer at the college.
(c) He had been involved in tutoring the black students.
(d) He was a guest lecturer

3. Bledsoe tells the narrator that he should not worry about
(a) pride and dignity
(b) acting like a fool
(c) being kicked out of school
(d) being punished

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

5. What two groups of people must pay the price for being irresponsible?
(a) lazy people and cowards
(b) dreamer and cowards
(c) sleepwalkers and dreamers
(d) idealists and cowards

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?

2. Dr. Bledsoe is preoccupied with what?

3. How does the vet react when Mr. Norton tries to explain his interest in the college?

4. What does the narrator recall having been given instead of a cigarette?

5. What does the narrator discuss with the woman in his dream?

(see the answer key)

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