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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?
(a) marijuana
(b) the girl in his dream
(c) his vision
(d) music

2. What was the topic of the narrator's graduation day speech?
(a) Equality
(b) Courage
(c) Racial pride
(d) Humilty

3. The main conflict of Ellison's original story revolves around
(a) imperialism
(b) problems associated with war
(c) national poverty
(d) racial tension

4. According to Ellison, for what have African Americans historically had to fight?
(a) The right for fair employment
(b) The right to fight
(c) Their freedoms
(d) The right for education

5. What does Mr. Norton give to Trueblood?
(a) A lecture on morality
(b) A hundred dollar bill
(c) Nothing
(d) A bottle of whiskey

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the introduction of the novel written?

2. How does the narrator's grandfather regard his own meekness?

3. What is most unusual about the narrator's residence?

4. According to Ellison, which of the following is true during times of war?

5. What group of society is represented by the white men at the Battle Royal?

(see the answer key)

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