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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 does Senator Sunraider do to block out the visions he is having while giving his last speech?
(a) Take a drink of water.
(b) Close his eyes.
(c) Go to the hospital.
(d) Ask for a cool cloth.

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 angry about being abused.
(c) Because he is embarrassed by his looks.
(d) Because he is still mad about the last fight they had.

3. What was Senator Sunraider's first real job?
(a) Picking cotton.
(b) Delivering newspapers.
(c) Giving sermons with his father.
(d) Painting.

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

5. What analogy does Ellison use to describe Laly and Bliss's love?
(a) Like two lions.
(b) Like two dolphins.
(c) Like two birds.
(d) Like two snakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Karp, Donelson, and Bliss ultimately trying to get to?

2. What kind of events does Laly host in her home for Bliss?

3. What kinds of traditions does the Juneteenth holiday end up being connected to?

4. How does Senator Sunraider see things once he has been attacked?

5. Who is Senator Sunraider's assassin working with?

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