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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What revelation does the "Tom Show" provide for Ellison?
(a) It shows him that history is a part of the present
(b) It convinces him that history will be repeated
(c) It reveals the futility of fighting agains the majority.
(d) It convinces him that history cannot be changed.

2. How do the boys react to the naked girl?
(a) They are embarrassed.
(b) They are fascinated.
(c) They are amused
(d) They become angry.

3. What is Trueblood's explanation of the rape of his daughter?
(a) He confused his wife with his daughter because they were all in the same bed.
(b) His wife forced him into it.
(c) His daughter dliberately seduced him.
(d) He acted in a dream and didn't know what he was doing.

4. What group of society is represented by the white men at the Battle Royal?
(a) Lower class (poor white men)
(b) Leaders (governors, politicians)
(c) Middle upper class (supervisors, lawyers, bankers, etc)
(d) Educators (professors, scientists)

5. Ellison himself was a member of which branch of the military?
(a) airforce
(b) navy
(c) Merchant Marines
(d) army

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator's grandfather regard his own meekness?

2. What two groups of people must pay the price for being irresponsible?

3. The image of the slave owners bidding for a naked girl is

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

5. The narrator considers himself an invisible man because ____________________.

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