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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following represents the narrator's philosophy?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the narrator say he is invisible?

2. What is the objective of Rev. Barbee's sermon?

3. What final action does the hospital take to ensure the narrator's silence?

4. Who are the sleeping ones?

5. Describe Dr. Bledsoe.

6. How was the narrator's graduation speech a betrayal of black people?

7. What literary device is used in Chapter 4?

8. Why was the narrator doomed to fail at the paint factory?

9. What does the narrator notice while waiting for his appointment with the trustees?

10. Of what "irresponsibility" are sleepwalkers and dreamers accused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of the following items: the figurine bank, the dark glasses, the briefcase, the dancing dolls, the piece of chain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why the Brotherhood chooses the narrator. What factors have made him particularly vulnerable to their approach? How do his own intentions change as he begins working with them?

Essay Topic 3

Compare/contrast the leaders of the Brotherhood with Dr. Bledsoe and Mr. Norton. How does each group accomplish or fail to accomplish their ultimate goals?

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