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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men do with Bliss's coffin during the large Juneteenth revival?
(a) Carry it down the aisle.
(b) Accidentally set it on fire.
(c) Drop it.
(d) Accidentally dent it.

2. When he sees Hickman by his bedside, what does the senator want from him?
(a) An apology.
(b) Just to talk like old times.
(c) To say what he wants and then leave.
(d) Forgiveness.

3. What does Senator Sunraider attempt to do after he is attacked?
(a) Hid his wounds.
(b) Apprehend his assassin.
(c) Maintain consciousness.
(d) Finish his speech.

4. What is Senator Sunraider's first name?
(a) David.
(b) Bob.
(c) Adam.
(d) Cesar.

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

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

7. Where are Karp, Donelson, and Bliss ultimately trying to get to?
(a) California.
(b) New York City.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Washington.

8. What unique sound is Senator Sunraider's last speech met with?
(a) Boos.
(b) Foot stomping.
(c) Whistles.
(d) The Rebel yell.

9. Who is Sister Bearmasher?
(a) A woman helping with the large Juneteenth revival.
(b) Bliss's auntie.
(c) Bliss's suspected mother.
(d) Bliss's sister-in-law.

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

11. Which character does Senator Sunraider ask for from the hospital?
(a) The president.
(b) His mother.
(c) Sister Laly.
(d) Reverend Hickman.

12. What financial reward does the young senator get for popping out of the coffin at the appropriate time?
(a) Ten cents.
(b) One dollar.
(c) No reward.
(d) Fifty cents.

13. What object is the animal carrying that Senator Sunraider thinks he sees while giving his last speech?
(a) A shield.
(b) A dead rabbit.
(c) A knife.
(d) An olive branch.

14. In D.C., what does the group of visitors need in order to see the senator?
(a) A formal invitation for the party.
(b) An appointment.
(c) A letter of introduction.
(d) To go through security.

15. Why is the senator so cold, initially, to Reverend Hickman in the hospital?
(a) Because he is still mad about the last fight they had.
(b) Because he is still angry about being abused.
(c) Because he feels he can do nothing for African Americans.
(d) Because he is embarrassed by his looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hickman say is the one thing keeping Bliss from being a great preacher?

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

3. How does Bliss remember himself, in flashbacks, while he was with Laly?

4. Who disrupts the large Juneteenth revival ceremony?

5. Where is Senator Sunraider's assassin standing?

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