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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bliss change beds in Sister Georgia's house?
(a) Because the first bed was too creaky and loud.
(b) Because he was too cold in his first bed.
(c) Because he had a nightmare.
(d) Because the first bed is too small.

2. What does Reverend Hickman promise to do with Bliss, if he is good, the week after the chaotic Juneteenth revival?
(a) Let him go hunting.
(b) Stop putting him in the coffin.
(c) Buy him a brand new Bible.
(d) Take him to the movies.

3. In his final hallucination sequence, what are the men gathering to do at the club house?
(a) Talk politics.
(b) Shoot pigeons.
(c) Gamble.
(d) Vote.

4. What is Bliss wearing in his little coffin during the large Juneteenth revival?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) A white suit.
(c) A blue christening gown.
(d) A black suit.

5. How long does Bliss feel like he has to wait to be cued out of the coffin?
(a) Not long enough; he likes it in there.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) No more than a minute or two.
(d) An eternity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Hickman accuse of taking away Bliss's singing voice?

5. Why is Bliss banished back to his original sleeping place at Sister Georgia's house?

(see the answer key)

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