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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator decide against using Emma in his plans?
(a) She has her own agenda
(b) She was too close to Jack
(c) She is too knowledgable in the art of intrigue and would figure out what he was doing
(d) She would probably not be willing to go against the party

2. Who is Rinehart?
(a) a preacher
(b) a runner
(c) A mysterious man with many roles
(d) a gambler

3. 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 doesn't want Mr. Norton to know he is angry with the narrator.
(c) He wants to hide the fact that he is angry with Mr. Norton.
(d) He wants to see Mr. Norton's reaction before revealing his own feelings.

4. What is it that people like Jack, Bledsoe and Norton have refused to do?
(a) Recognize the uncontrollable power of a group
(b) Recognize equality among all individuals
(c) Recognize the American identity of all of her people
(d) Recognize the importance of each individual

5. Why does the narrator consider his funeral speech a failure?
(a) He hadn't been able to talk about political issues.
(b) He didn't think about singing the song before the old black man started it
(c) He hadn't been able to inspire the crowd to fight.
(d) He had too little to say to the youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator try to hide the figurine from Mary?

2. What does the narrator discover about Jack?

3. Why does the narrator dump slush on a man's head?

4. What does the narrator purchase in Chapter 13 that reminds him of home?

5. According to Ellison, which of the following is true during times of war?

(see the answer key)

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