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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What "apparatus" used by scientists to disguise their presence so they can observe animals in their natural environment without being noticed is described in "B" of "Snails"?
(a) A "bird."
(b) A "fly."
(c) A "spider."
(d) An "ant."

2. What does Lucius beat Mare with in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) A cord.
(b) A belt.
(c) His fist.
(d) A riding crop.

3. In scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander," Lucius tells Mare that his favorite horse is always what?
(a) Vocalizing.
(b) Sleeping late.
(c) Drooling.
(d) Eager to race.

4. In "Panel I: Thou Holy Ghost" of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World," Black Woman recalls how much has changed since when?
(a) Black Man was born.
(b) She was young.
(c) They got married.
(d) Black Man sat in his chair.

5. Who is being observed by a cardboard cockroach in "Snails"?
(a) Molly and Charlene.
(b) Chona and Vero.
(c) Veronica and Charlene.
(d) Molly and Veronica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a musical tradition and style of music that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions?

2. What refers to the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events?

3. How are Charles' biceps described in "Pickling"?

4. The speakers in "Third Kingdom" reveal aspects of their dreams, many of which refer to what?

5. The chorus in the "Overture" of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World" suggest who should listen to the story of what happened, write it down and preserve it?

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