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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does DuBois say tenant farmers do not improve their land?
(a) They have no money.
(b) They have no incentive.
(c) They want to destroy it.
(d) They want to undermine their landlords.

3. What role does DuBois say black music plays in American culture?
(a) He says that it is just beginning to emerge.
(b) He says that it is an African rhythm in American life.
(c) He says that it is more European than American.
(d) He says that it is the true American music.

4. What aspect of his son did DuBois consider an evil omen?
(a) Six fingers.
(b) Blue eyes.
(c) A cough.
(d) Gold-tinted hair.

5. How is Chapter 11, On the Passing of the Firstborn, different from the other chapters?
(a) It is much more bitter.
(b) It is much more personal.
(c) It is much more reassuring.
(d) It is much more guarded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What claim does DuBois make for Negro music?

2. Which church refused to admit Alexander Crummell?

3. What does DuBois ask the reader to do, in the Afterthought?

4. How does DuBois characterize the Burkes’ home, when he returns to their area?

5. What does Hippomenes do to win the race and marry Atalanta?

(see the answer key)

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