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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Senator not physically fight back to bullies during his childhood?
(a) He is too scrawny.
(b) His religion won't allow it.
(c) He always ends up losing so he just stops trying.
(d) He is in a wheelchair.

2. What is Senator Sunraider's first name?
(a) David.
(b) Cesar.
(c) Adam.
(d) Bob.

3. What was Senator Sunraider's childhood name?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Body.
(d) Buddy.

4. Where is Senator Sunraider's assassin standing?
(a) In the Visitor's Gallery.
(b) In the roof beams.
(c) Below the stage.
(d) In the doorway.

5. According to Donelson, why does Bliss travel so lightly?
(a) Because he is a religious man.
(b) So he could "roll up the moss."
(c) Because he took a vow of poverty.
(d) Because he is too poor to buy anything new.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what term is Bowlegs unfamiliar?

2. At what moment during church services does the young senator pop out of the coffin?

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

4. Who blocks the group's ability to see Senator Sunraider in D.C.?

5. What does the young senator think his only weapon is as a child?

(see the answer key)

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