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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does DuBois characterize life as a black man in America?
(a) He says that he is superfluous.
(b) He says that he is invisible.
(c) He says that life does not know him.
(d) He says that he lives within the Veil.

2. Where did DuBois says that he learned that he was black?
(a) In his house.
(b) In the womb.
(c) In school.
(d) In the crib.

3. What was Ben Butler’s solution to the escaped slaves showing up in his camp?
(a) Imprison them.
(b) Put them to work.
(c) Educate them.
(d) Send them back to their plantations.

4. What lightened DuBois’ teacher training?
(a) Picnics.
(b) Concerts.
(c) Religious services.
(d) Marriage.

5. What does DuBois say he shared with the townspeople where he was teaching?
(a) A similar problem.
(b) A deep hostility.
(c) A friendly antagonism.
(d) A common consciousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was given up in the Atlanta Compromise?

2. What does the person who wants to be free have to do, according to the poem that opens chapter 3?

3. What advice does DuBois say blacks have been getting from whites?

4. What was Fremont’s solution to the escaped slaves showing up in his camp?

5. How does DuBois characterize progress.

(see the answer key)

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