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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does DuBois characterize the Freedmen’s Bureau’s role in assisting the blacks in the South?
(a) One of many.
(b) Inconsequential.
(c) Powerless.
(d) Central.

2. What ideal did Booker T. Washington believe in, that allowed him to lead?
(a) Political representation.
(b) Material prosperity.
(c) Intellectual equality.
(d) Religious transcendence.

3. What does DuBois say the Negro Problem is a test of?
(a) American churches.
(b) American bureaucracy.
(c) American ideals.
(d) American cities.

4. Why did Ben fight with Sam Carlon?
(a) Carlon had tried to seduce his sister.
(b) Carlon had insulted him.
(c) Carlon had not paid him for his work.
(d) Carlon had stolen from him.

5. In what realm does DuBois want to work alongside whites?
(a) The public sphere.
(b) The international stage.
(c) The kingdom of culture.
(d) The free market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of the Revolution of 1876?

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

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

4. How does DuBois characterize the war’s effect on Atlanta?

5. How does the myth of Atalanta and Hippomenes conclude?

(see the answer key)

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