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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the fifteenth amendment give blacks in America?
(a) Full representation.
(b) Free education.
(c) The vote.
(d) Personhood.

2. How does DuBois characterize the Burkes’ home, when he returns to their area?
(a) Rough but prosperous.
(b) Same as it was.
(c) Shoddy and failing.
(d) Much improved.

3. What does DuBois say is the problem of the twentieth century?
(a) The relations of races.
(b) The development of markets.
(c) The expansion of America.
(d) The dangers from Europe.

4. Who was the founder of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
(a) Cameron.
(b) Eaton.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Pierce.

5. In what way does DuBois say blacks are torn?
(a) Between being loyal to Africa or loyal to America.
(b) Between being black and being American.
(c) Between being content with themselves, or outraged for their race.
(d) Between being loyal to the community or loyal to the nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ben Butler’s solution to the escaped slaves showing up in his camp?

2. Who told DuBois of the school where he ended up teaching?

3. What was at the heart of Booker T. Washington’s program for blacks?

4. Who made the final word on policy regarding escaped slaves arriving in Union Army lines?

5. What is the goal of relief efforts for blacks, in DuBois' account?

(see the answer key)

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