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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose mother died the day he was born in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Charlemae's.
(b) Amos'.
(c) Henri's
(d) Harper's.

2. Into what river does Harper watch his brother leap to his death in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Green River.
(b) Snake River.
(c) Fall River.
(d) Topps River.

3. What refers to a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Psychic.
(c) Illusionist.
(d) Magician.

4. Who does Harper announce he is planning to sell in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Henri.
(b) Harry.
(c) Marie.
(d) Amos.

5. What train feature was George Pullman credited with originating?
(a) Steam engine.
(b) Coal engine.
(c) Sleeping car.
(d) Dining car.

6. Who is a local black veterinarian in "Justice"?
(a) Riley Granger.
(b) Riley Holt.
(c) Hoop Granger.
(d) Alvin Tinsley.

7. Where does a fire take place in "The Sight"?
(a) Esau's neighbor's house.
(b) Esau's father's house.
(c) Esau's mother's house.
(d) Esau's house.

8. The labor union associated with the Pullman Palace Car Company was the first to be led by what?
(a) Women.
(b) African Americans.
(c) Children.
(d) Italians.

9. According to legend, anyone who hears the fabled 11:59 train will die within how much time?
(a) 72 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

10. From what do the slaves hang an item from the plantation owner's clothing in "We Organized"?
(a) The plantation owner's house.
(b) A lamp post.
(c) A tree.
(d) A ladder.

11. When Harper realizes he cannot sell his brother, who does he decide to sell to the slave dealers instead in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Henri's wife.
(b) Henri's daughter and wife.
(c) Henri's son and wife.
(d) Henri's daughter.

12. In what Classical work is the mythological Ajax notable for his abundant strength and courage, seen particularly in two fights with Hector?
(a) The Birds.
(b) The Odyssey
(c) The Iliad.
(d) The Homeric Hymns.

13. What does the KKK try Alvin Tinsley for in "Justice"?
(a) Theft.
(b) Arson.
(c) Rape.
(d) Murder.

14. Who was Esau's fraternal twin brother in the Hebrew Bible?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Gabriel.
(d) Jacob.

15. What is the name of the labor union associated with the Pullman Palace Car Company?
(a) International Brotherhood of Railworkers.
(b) International Brotherhood of Hospitality Workers.
(c) Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
(d) Brotherhood of Guest Services Workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lester lock himself in "The 11:59"?

2. How is Alvin Tinsley killed in "Justice"?

3. Esau's father exploits his son's psychic abilities where in "The Sight"?

4. To what do the slaves pin an item from the plantation owner's clothing in "We Organized"?

5. When did Britain outlaw slavery?

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