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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. What was DuBois’ solution to feeling isolated by his race?
(a) To suck up to people.
(b) To beat his classmates.
(c) To isolate himself socially.
(d) To make new friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does DuBois say is the problem of the twentieth century?

2. What is the water crying for, in the poem that opens Chapter 1?

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

4. In what realm does DuBois want to work alongside whites?

5. What role does DuBois say black music plays in American culture?

(see the answer key)

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