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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the vet react when Mr. Norton tries to explain his interest in the college?
(a) The vet accuses Mr. Norton of deception.
(b) The vet accuses Mr. Norton of ulterior motives.
(c) The vet praises Mr. Norton.
(d) The vet mocks Mr. Norton.

2. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?
(a) marijuana
(b) music
(c) the girl in his dream
(d) his vision

3. How does the narrator describe the students as they enter the chapel?
(a) They enter with dread and hesitation.
(b) They enter the chapel joyfully.
(c) They enter the chapel with resentment and fear.
(d) They enter with the love a captured people has for their conquerors.

4. Ellison's primary struggle in writing the book was
(a) Finding a way for the hero to succeed.
(b) Allowing the hero to fail
(c) Accepting the concept that nothing could really be done to change society
(d) Giving the hero sufficient depth of character

5. What is the narrator afraid of losing?
(a) His scholarship
(b) The respect Mr. Bledsoe has for him.
(c) His identity
(d) His job.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator excuse his lack of responsibility?

2. What group of society is represented by the white men at the Battle Royal?

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

4. The main conflict of Ellison's original story revolves around

5. Why does the vet want the narrator to hear his story?

(see the answer key)

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