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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the young senator think his only weapon is as a child?
(a) His belief in God.
(b) The power of his words.
(c) His religion.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

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

3. How does Reverend Hickman react when he sees Senator Sunraider attacked?
(a) He is in shock.
(b) He cheers for joy.
(c) He becomes violently angry.
(d) He faints.

4. What does Bliss try to imagine to keep himself calm while inside the coffin?
(a) His mother.
(b) God.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Fresh air and lights.

5. Why does Hickman say Juneteenth will always be celebrated?
(a) Because it is now a state holiday.
(b) So that its significance is not forgotten.
(c) Because people can take the day off of work.
(d) Because people like to give and receive gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What financial reward does the young senator get for popping out of the coffin at the appropriate time?

2. Where does Hickman's group go after the assassination?

3. What does Hickman think might help the senator while he is lying in his hospital bed?

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

5. What Biblical passage does Hickman quote when Bliss arises out of the coffin during revivals?

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