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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator feel was his primary fault 20 years earlier?
(a) He was too bold.
(b) He was cowardly.
(c) He was naive.
(d) He was easily confused.

2. Why does the narrator feel disillusioned when looking at the picture of the Founder?
(a) He realizes that Mr. Norton is the one with the power.
(b) He understands that Mr. Norton is going to expel him.
(c) He realizes that he really has no hope of obtaining any power.
(d) He realizes that Bledsoe is going to abuse his power.

3. What would the narrator like to add to his "hole"?
(a) four more radio-phonographs
(b) a TV set
(c) a phonograph player
(d) a kitchen

4. Why does Mr. Bledsoe compose his face into a bland mask?
(a) He doesn't want the narrator to realize how upset he is.
(b) He wants to see Mr. Norton's reaction before revealing his own feelings.
(c) He doesn't want Mr. Norton to know he is angry with the narrator.
(d) He wants to hide the fact that he is angry with Mr. Norton.

5. The veteran doctor claims to have been beaten for what?
(a) returning to the states
(b) failing to fulfil his duty
(c) saving a life
(d) getting drunk

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Ellison, which of the following is important for perseverance?

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

5. Of what does the vet accuse Mr. Norton?

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