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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8 (Chapters 50-51).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Schlitz?
(a) A banker.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A pimp.

2. How long will it be before Earline is alright after Black Herman’s treatment?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) A day.

3. Where does the Jes Grew aim to settle?
(a) New York.
(b) Africa.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Chicago.

4. What does Carl Jung say the Great War was useful for?
(a) Giving white men machines with which to repress history.
(b) Making room for more industrial culture.
(c) Making men doubt the value of Western culture.
(d) Blurring the line between men and machines.

5. What was Set known for, in PaPaLaBas’ story?
(a) His refusal to dance.
(b) His spiritual knowledge.
(c) His knowledge of the markets.
(d) His willingness to negotiate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Black Herman’s treatment of Earline last?

2. What does Battraville want to do with the man he is looking for?

3. When Earline starts to discuss the Jes Grew, what does Berbelang do to interrupt her?

4. Where is Berbelang shot?

5. What metaphor does Ishmael Reed use for the Mu’tafikah’s seizure of artifacts?

(see the answer key)

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