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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (Chapters 13-17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mumbo Jumbo set?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

2. When was the last time Jes Grew flared up?
(a) 1910s.
(b) 1840s.
(c) 1890s.
(d) 1860s.

3. How does Reed characterize Berbelang?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Lackadaisical.
(c) Serious.
(d) Indifferent.

4. What does the Atonist Order require of the newspapers?
(a) The glorification of Western Culture.
(b) The obfuscation of repression of minorities.
(c) The denigration of minority cultures.
(d) The exploration of Eastern and Asian cultures.

5. Where is Zuzu when the reader meets her?
(a) On the Mayor’s knee.
(b) In the Mayor's bed.
(c) At the bar.
(d) In the Mayor's car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Berbelang’s hat decorated with?

2. What is Schlitz’ relationship with Buddy Jackson?

3. What are Knockings?

4. What does Ishmael Reed compare Hinkle Von Vampton to?

5. Who does Ishmael Reed credit with developing the “grapevine telegraph?

(see the answer key)

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