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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. Why does Bliss change beds in Sister Georgia's house?
(a) Because he had a nightmare.
(b) Because the first bed was too creaky and loud.
(c) Because he was too cold in his first bed.
(d) Because the first bed is too small.

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

3. What does Hickman think might help the senator while he is lying in his hospital bed?
(a) Pictures of his children.
(b) Praying together.
(c) A visiting choir.
(d) Positive memories of their past together.

4. How does Senator Sunraider see things once he has been attacked?
(a) In black and white.
(b) In slow motion.
(c) Everything turns red.
(d) He sees things but cannot hear anything.

5. What does Hickman say to Senator Sunraider's assassin?
(a) He tells him he will kill him.
(b) He asks him why he did it.
(c) He tells him to hide in a secret closet nearby.
(d) He tells him to wait.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of job does A.Z. have?

3. Why does Bliss cry after he is taken from the Juneteenth revival?

4. Who is Laly?

5. What happens to Senator Sunraider's assassin?

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