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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Reverend Hickman tell Bliss that he should not get used to going to movies in the theater?
(a) Because the movie theater is very far away.
(b) Because the movies they can afford to see are only in French.
(c) Because ministers should not be seen in such places.
(d) Because they cannot afford it.

2. Although they don't know Bliss is hiding underneath, what are the people on the porch talking about when Bliss is eavesdropping?
(a) Bliss's performance in the coffin.
(b) What will happen to Bliss in the near future.
(c) How old Reverend Hickman is getting.
(d) Lorelli's strange behavior.

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

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

5. Why does Bliss know he won't be found by Reverend Hickman?
(a) Because he is very far away.
(b) Because he considered Reverend Hickman stupid.
(c) Because he moves around so often.
(d) Because he is in a white neighborhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bliss try to fall asleep the second time at Sister Georgia's house?

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

3. What signal does one of the coffin bearers give Bliss to let him know that he's not alone inside the coffin?

4. While sitting in the hospital with the senator, where does Reverend Hickman believe Death to be?

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

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