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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. What is the sign by which Schlitz’ properties are identified?
(a) An image of Prince Hall.
(b) An image of the skull and crossbones.
(c) A box of Dutch Masters.
(d) An ad for Packards cars.

2. What has to happen before the Jes Grew will stop?
(a) It will cohabit with what it is after.
(b) It will mingle with the blood of the land.
(c) It will be purged by the most stringent repression.
(d) It will become the spirit of America.

3. What does Reed say is the American motto?
(a) You can't repeat the past? Of course you can.
(b) There's no business like show business.
(c) There’s a sucker born every minute.
(d) The sun never sets on the American empire.

4. When Earline starts to discuss the Jes Grew, what does Berbelang do to interrupt her?
(a) His her.
(b) Caress and kiss her.
(c) Walk out.
(d) Change the topic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Reed characterize Berbelang?

2. What makes Hinkle Von Vampton’s boss think that he is losing his marbles?

3. What is the danger if the Jes Grew becomes pandemic?

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

5. Where is Zuzu when the reader meets her?

(see the answer key)

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