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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. Why does Reverend Hickman tell Bliss that he should not get used to going to movies in the theater?
(a) Because the movie theater is very far away.
(b) Because they cannot afford it.
(c) Because the movies they can afford to see are only in French.
(d) Because ministers should not be seen in such places.

2. Who does Hickman accuse of taking away Bliss's singing voice?
(a) His mother.
(b) The devil.
(c) The crazy woman who tried to kidnap him.
(d) The same people that gave him white skin and straight hair.

3. What does the person who interrupts the large Juneteenth ceremony claim?
(a) That she has seen the Lord.
(b) That Bliss is her son.
(c) That she met Jesus a minute ago.
(d) That she is pregnant.

4. What signal does one of the coffin bearers give Bliss to let him know that he's not alone inside the coffin?
(a) He sends him a text message.
(b) He whispers things only Bliss can hear.
(c) He slips him a little note.
(d) He knocks on it.

5. After visiting the circus, where does Bliss start going to see movies?
(a) New York City.
(b) The next town over.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) White neighborhoods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What analogy does Ellison use to describe Laly and Bliss's love?

2. Whose idea is it to have the young senator pop out of a coffin during services?

3. How long does Bliss start disappearing for after he and Reverend Hickman go to the circus?

4. What was Senator Sunraider's childhood name?

5. Why does the Senator not physically fight back to bullies during his childhood?

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