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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Senator Sunraider ask for from the hospital?
(a) His mother.
(b) Reverend Hickman.
(c) The president.
(d) Sister Laly.

2. What color Bible does the young senator hold when he comes out of the coffin during revivals as a child?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Brown (leather).
(d) Light blue.

3. What does the senator suggest Reverend Hickman might have otherwise done with his life?
(a) Been a trumpet player.
(b) Been a guitarist.
(c) Been a chef.
(d) Been a playwright.

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 whispers things only Bliss can hear.
(b) He sends him a text message.
(c) He knocks on it.
(d) He slips him a little note.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Bliss feel like he has to wait to be cued out of the coffin?

2. Where does Bliss originally go to sleep in Sister Georgia's house?

3. What food reward does the young senator get for popping out of the coffin at the appropriate time?

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

5. When he is on his deathbed, why can't the senator acknowledge Reverend Hickman?

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