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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What advice does DuBois say blacks have been getting from whites?
(a) Wait seven generations for full equality.
(b) Pay us for freeing you.
(c) Accept your submission.
(d) Rise to your potential.

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

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

5. Which was NOT one of the parties DuBois broke Southern society into, after the Civil War?
(a) The Negro.
(b) The Conquerors.
(c) The Conquered.
(d) The poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does DuBois say blacks are torn?

2. What is the central problem DuBois addresses?

3. What was Halleck’s position on runaway slaves?

4. How does DuBois characterize the Freedmen’s Bureau’s role in assisting the blacks in the South?

5. What was DuBois’ solution to feeling isolated by his race?

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