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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did DuBois enjoy staying with the best?
(a) The Lawrences.
(b) The Eddingses.
(c) Josie’s.
(d) The Dowell's.

2. What does DuBois say is the end that meat nourishes?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Religious feeling.
(c) Self-realization.
(d) Political power.

3. How frequently did DuBois have to convince the parents about the value of book-learning?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Daily.

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

5. Who has come to embody the ideals of American blacks recently, according to DuBois?
(a) The old slave-owners.
(b) Wealthy people.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Minstrels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told DuBois of the school where he ended up teaching?

2. What is the third stream of thought DuBois describes in Chapter 6?

3. How does DuBois characterize life as a black man in America?

4. What was given up in the Atlanta Compromise?

5. What is the afterthought to this second thought, in DuBois' account?

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