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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (Chapters 27-30).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reed say Africans have fallen in love with, in North America?
(a) Death.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) The Jes Grew.
(d) Terror.

2. What does Reed say the Teutonic Knights do instead of raiding the Temples of Heathens?
(a) Spill their blood.
(b) Pollute their alters.
(c) Demand tribute.
(d) Enact their blood.

3. How is African-American painting described in the newspaper?
(a) Primitive.
(b) Radical.
(c) Sophisticated.
(d) Spiritual.

4. What image does Berbelang use to symbolize the gods Shango, Shiva and Quetzalcoatl?
(a) A bitter stream.
(b) A ruthless eagle.
(c) A proud cock.
(d) An angry snake.

5. What do Hinkle Von Vampton and Safecracker Gould learn about the anthology?
(a) That it doesn't exist.
(b) That the words are unprintable.
(c) That it has already been distributed.
(d) That it isn't ready yet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Knockings?

2. What is the only cure for the Jes Grew?

3. How does Reed characterize the outbreak of Jes Grew?

4. What kind of food is served at Buddy Jackson’s cabaret?

5. Why is Hinkle Von Vampton fired?

(see the answer key)

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