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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When does Juneteenth take place?
(a) Nineteenth century.
(b) The reader never really knows.
(c) 1984.
(d) Early to mid-twentieth century.

4. Who is sitting and talking on the porch when Bliss crawls underneath it?
(a) Mrs. Proctor and Blue's mother.
(b) Reverend Hickman and Mrs. Proctor.
(c) None of these answers is correct.
(d) Blue's mother and Reverend Hickman.

5. What kind of events does Laly host in her home for Bliss?
(a) Auditions.
(b) Classes.
(c) Fundraisers.
(d) Holiday tea parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color Bible does the young senator hold when he comes out of the coffin during revivals as a child?

2. How does Bliss remember himself, in flashbacks, while he was with Laly?

3. What does Bliss do when he comes across the small clown outside of the circus tent?

4. What two "sins" does Reverend Hickman frequently mention in his reminisces with the senator in the hospital?

5. How does Reverend Hickman react when he sees Senator Sunraider attacked?

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