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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is the Black Belt in?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Florida.

2. What period does DuBois’ history cover, in Chapter 2?
(a) 1860 to 1890.
(b) 1808 to 1860.
(c) 1861 to 1872.
(d) 1890 to the present.

3. What was Halleck’s position on runaway slaves?
(a) Send them north.
(b) Educate them.
(c) Give them work.
(d) Send them home.

4. What explanation does DuBois make for the laziness of the blacks he meets?
(a) Social injustice.
(b) Temperament.
(c) Social influence.
(d) Racial inferiority.

5. What was Fremont’s solution to the escaped slaves showing up in his camp?
(a) Relocate them.
(b) Send them home.
(c) Put them to work.
(d) Free them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does DuBois say the land of the Black Belt is full of?

2. How does DuBois characterize the Burkes’ home, when he returns to their area?

3. The Black Belt is described as the ______ of the Confederacy.

4. Where does DuBois recall having taught, in Chapter 4?

5. What lightened DuBois’ teacher training?

(see the answer key)

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