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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. Where are Karp, Donelson, and Bliss ultimately trying to get to?
(a) Washington.
(b) Oregon.
(c) California.
(d) New York City.

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

3. What kind of traditional preaching style do Bliss and Reverend Hickman have?
(a) Participatory.
(b) Call and response.
(c) Lecture.
(d) Music-based.

4. What does Laly say she'll have to do a lot of for Bliss?
(a) Pray.
(b) Clean.
(c) Cook.
(d) Pay for things.

5. How much time left does the senator think he has after he has been attacked?
(a) One minute, max.
(b) At least a few more good years.
(c) Not much at all.
(d) All the time in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Laly and Bliss do while on a picnic lunch one Sunday afternoon?

2. Who is Bowlegs?

3. In D.C., what does the group of visitors need in order to see the senator?

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

5. What does the senator suggest Reverend Hickman might have otherwise done with his life?

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