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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Sound and the Mainstream, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of literature does Ellison believe Wright's novel "Black Boy" is?
(a) Work of fiction.
(b) Weapon against prejudice and injustice.
(c) Autobiography.
(d) Sociological case history.

2. What establishment is to the right of Ellison?
(a) Dog training school with night classes.
(b) Restaurant with an enormous jute box.
(c) Police Academy with indoor shooting range.
(d) Brothel with large dance hall.

3. What musician does Ellison see as the true "trickster" archetype?
(a) Jack Benny.
(b) Charlie Parker.
(c) Mahalia Jackson.
(d) Louis Armstrong.

4. Why does Ellison choose to write "Invisible Man" in a non-naturalistic way?
(a) To be released from expectations.
(b) To capture the fluidity and diversity of America.
(c) To be the first Negro writer to write science-fiction.
(d) To bring in supernatural elements.

5. What does Wright do at age four?
(a) Plays the piano.
(b) Begins to read.
(c) Makes a speech at church.
(d) Sets the house on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three ways do Negroes in Wright's childhood survive?

2. Who lives on the left of Ellison?

3. What does Ellison suggest as a subtitle for "Primer for White Folks?"

4. What does the drunk of legend who lives on the corner like to yell?

5. Who painted the mural that is displayed above Minton's bandstand?

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