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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 (Chapter 52).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moses do after he demonstrated his power?
(a) Ruled Egypt.
(b) Went into exile.
(c) Went to war.
(d) Brought Zipporah back from Jethro.

2. Where do Hinkle Von Vampton and Safecracker Gould look for the anthology that contains the Jes Grew?
(a) Berbelang.
(b) Earline.
(c) Abdul Hamid.
(d) PaPaLaBas.

3. Who is Suzie Mae?
(a) Berbelang’s secretary.
(b) Charlotte's maid.
(c) Hinkle Von Vampton’s masseuse.
(d) Biff Musclewhite’s lover.

4. Why is Woodrow Wilson Jefferson prevented from entering Buddy Jackson’s cabaret?
(a) He is not dressed appropriately.
(b) He is not dark-skinned enough.
(c) He looks hispanic.
(d) He is too dark-skinned.

5. What is the name of the literary device used repeatedly in Harlem Tom Toms?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Apostrophe.
(d) Assonance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishmael Reed compare Earline to in Chapter 40?

2. What does PaPaLaBas fit for his customers?

3. What is the name of the black freighter?

4. How does PaPaLaBas characterize Egypt’s rule under Osiris?

5. How long will it be before Earline is alright after Black Herman’s treatment?

(see the answer key)

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