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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 – 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the current state of the Union in the Prologue?
(a) An egalitarian empire.
(b) A romantic failure.
(c) An unwavering democracy.
(d) A dysfunctional plutocracy.

2. At what time does the narrator say that Hominy would show up for work each day in Chapter 6?
(a) 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.
(b) 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.
(c) 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
(d) 2:00 - 2:15 p.m.

3. The narrator states in the Prologue, "Be it ancient Rome or modern-day America, you're either citizen or" what (5)?
(a) "Survivor."
(b) "Ruler."
(c) "Slave."
(d) "Emperor."

4. The narrator states in the Prologue, "I understand now that the only time black people don't feel guilty is when" what (18)?
(a) "We've been falsely accused of a crime."
(b) "We've been oppressed."
(c) "We've actually done something wrong."
(d) "We have paid our debts to society."

5. Who does the narrator refer to as the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement" in Chapter 10 (127)?
(a) Harriet Tubman.
(b) Anna Waters.
(c) Rosa Parks.
(d) Marie Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what Kafka novel does the narrator describe Mapessa covering her face in Chapter 9?

2. To what Shakespearean play does the narrator compare the Little Rascals in Chapter 6?

3. For how long did the faked contract read that Hominy had been the narrator's slave when he was emancipated?

4. What Californian fast food chain does the narrator describe newcomers being fascinated with in Chapter 9?

5. For what musician does the narrator claim to have a strange affinity in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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