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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who removes the person who interrupts the large Juneteenth revival ceremony from the service?
(a) The police.
(b) Reverend Hickman and Sister Bearmasher.
(c) She removes herself.
(d) Paramedics.

2. With whom does Bliss start to hang out with more and more after seeing the circus?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Nuns.
(c) White friends.
(d) Girls.

3. How does Hickman spend the night after the baby is born?
(a) Rocking and trying to figure out the situation.
(b) Outside, again armed with his guns.
(c) Sleeping on the couch.
(d) Curled up in bed with the woman and the new baby.

4. Who does Reverend Hickman ask to help him find Bliss when he disappears?
(a) His housemaid.
(b) His wife.
(c) The police.
(d) Parishoners.

5. What does Hickman say is the one thing keeping Bliss from being a great preacher?
(a) He wants to get married.
(b) He likes to sleep late on Sundays.
(c) He won't sing.
(d) He curses too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bliss change beds in Sister Georgia's house?

2. How does Bliss know when to rise from the coffin during the large Juneteenth revival?

3. How is the person who interrupts the large Juneteenth revival ceremony removed from the service?

4. What secret object does the young senator always sneak into the coffin he hides in during church services?

5. What does the young senator think his only weapon is as a child?

(see the answer key)

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