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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who ends up interrupting Bliss's interaction with the small clown outside of the circus tent?
(a) Sister Georgia.
(b) The lion tamer.
(c) Reverend Hickman.
(d) Sister Bearmasher.

2. What does Bliss do when he comes across the small clown outside of the circus tent?
(a) He offers him some of his secret whiskey.
(b) He talks to him.
(c) He watches him in secret.
(d) He begins punching him.

3. What item does the young senator demand be in the coffin with him?
(a) His nightlight.
(b) His teddy bear.
(c) He demands nothing at all, not even a pillow.
(d) His favorite blanket.

4. How does Bliss remember himself, in flashbacks, while he was with Laly?
(a) Angry.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Violent.
(d) Confused.

5. What was Senator Sunraider's childhood name?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Body.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reverend Hickman describe as the way the lion tamer is able to control his lions?

2. According to Donelson, why does Bliss travel so lightly?

3. What does Bliss hear while he is inside his coffin during the large Juneteenth revival?

4. What does Hickman say is the one thing keeping Bliss from being a great preacher?

5. What Biblical passage does Hickman quote when Bliss arises out of the coffin during revivals?

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