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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the senator so cold, initially, to Reverend Hickman in the hospital?
(a) Because he is still angry about being abused.
(b) Because he is embarrassed by his looks.
(c) Because he feels he can do nothing for African Americans.
(d) Because he is still mad about the last fight they had.

2. Who is Senator Sunraider's assassin working with?
(a) The CIA.
(b) No one.
(c) The FBI.
(d) The police.

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

4. When he is on his deathbed, why can't the senator acknowledge Reverend Hickman?
(a) He is too confused.
(b) He is too proud.
(c) He is too tired.
(d) He is too brain damaged.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Laly?

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

3. What does Senator Sunraider attempt to do after he is attacked?

4. What animal does Senator Sunraider think he sees while giving his last speech?

5. What unique sound is Senator Sunraider's last speech met with?

(see the answer key)

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