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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has the price of cotton affected the Black Belt?
(a) It is increased, bringing prosperity.
(b) It has stabilized, allowing farmers to invest.
(c) It has been unstable, making farmers conservative.
(d) It has plunged, impoverishing cotton Farmers.

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

4. How frequently did DuBois have to convince the parents about the value of book-learning?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Daily.
(d) Weekly.

5. What does DuBois say is the effect the Gospel of Pay has on the Gospel of Work?
(a) It distracts from it.
(b) It ennobles it.
(c) It uplifts it.
(d) It befouls it.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many students did DuBois have in his first classroom?

4. How does DuBois characterize progress.

5. Who did DuBois enjoy staying with the best?

(see the answer key)

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