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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the narrator tell Mr. Emerson that he wants to do with his future?
(a) become a teacher
(b) remain quietly in New York
(c) become Mr. Bledsoe's assistant
(d) get a high paying position in the city

3. How does the narrator regard Mr. Bledsoe?
(a) As an enemy
(b) As an unpredictable element
(c) As a protector
(d) As a role model.

4. Where does the road in the college town ultimately lead?
(a) To the college
(b) To a statue
(c) To a mental institution
(d) To a chapel

5. According to Ellison, which of the following is true during times of war?
(a) African American soldiers are valued less than white soldiers.
(b) African American soldiers and white soldiers are equal.
(c) African American soldiers have greater stature than white soldiers
(d) African American soldiers are considered heros by other nationalities

Short Answer Questions

1. What bit of advice from the young Mr. Emerson does the narrator actually heed?

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

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

4. What is the real purpose of the Reverend's speech?

5. Why is the narrator offended by the man behind the drugstore counter?

(see the answer key)

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