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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does DuBois say does not wince when he sits with him?
(a) His student.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) His student's father.
(d) His boss.

2. What does the person who wants to be free have to do, according to the poem that opens chapter 3?
(a) Stop the fight.
(b) Strike a blow.
(c) Withdraw his fist.
(d) Receive a blow.

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

4. What does DuBois say his first feeling for his son was?
(a) He loved him immediately.
(b) He was terrified by him.
(c) He did not love him.
(d) He was afraid for him.

5. What state is the Black Belt in?
(a) Florida.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Alabama.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does DuBois characterize the message that is contained in the sorrow songs?

2. What kind of pall hangs over the land of West Dougherty County?

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

4. How does DuBois characterize progress.

5. What problem does DuBois say hindered the Negro Colleges after the War?

(see the answer key)

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