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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does DuBois characterize the arrival of freedom for blacks in America?
(a) A terrible waking.
(b) A fearful dream.
(c) An anti-climactic realization.
(d) A frightful vision.

2. How long ago did this teaching take place, from the moment of DuBois’ writing?
(a) Seventeen years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Twelve years.

3. What does Hippomenes do to win the race and marry Atalanta?
(a) Tie her down with golden thread.
(b) Divert the racecourse.
(c) Distract her with golden apples.
(d) Set a trap and capture her.

4. How does DuBois characterize the slave kindergarten that was raised in West Dougherty County?
(a) The most intractable.
(b) The richest ever.
(c) The most motivated.
(d) The most fractious

5. What kind of pall hangs over the land of West Dougherty County?
(a) Debt.
(b) Despair.
(c) Absentee landlords.
(d) Violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Booker T. Washington’s ascendancy is the most remarkable event in American race relations since when, according to DuBois?

2. What does DuBois say is the relationship between the black church and the world at large?

3. How does DuBois characterize progress.

4. What does DuBois say is the characteristic trend of his times?

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

(see the answer key)

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