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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. What color Bible does the young senator hold when he comes out of the coffin during revivals as a child?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown (leather).
(c) Light blue.
(d) White.

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

3. What is the age group of the people who arrive in Washington, D.C. when the novel opens?
(a) Young kids (there for a field trip).
(b) Parents.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) Elderly.

4. What rhyme does Bowlegs create to make fun of Bliss?
(a) Bliss, Bliss, Cat piss miss.
(b) Blis, Bliss, always amiss.
(c) Bliss, Bliss, he's a siss.
(d) He didn't create a rhyme.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Senator not physically fight back to bullies during his childhood?

3. Which character does Senator Sunraider ask for from the hospital?

4. What is the name of the person who assassinates Senator Sunraider?

5. What is Senator Sunraider's first name?

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