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

3. How does DuBois characterize the revival preacher?
(a) The center and life of a community.
(b) A charlatan with great skills.
(c) A healer who is also a politician.
(d) The most unique figure in American culture.

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

5. What is the afterthought to this third thought, in DuBois' account?
(a) Dread of confrontation.
(b) Doubts about whites’ power.
(c) Despair over human nature.
(d) Doubt about blacks’ worth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does DuBois say tenant farmers do not improve their land?

2. What does DuBois say people were beginning to feel when Booker T. Washington began to lead?

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

4. Who made the final word on policy regarding escaped slaves arriving in Union Army lines?

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

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