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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of speeches has the narrator given from the stage in the chapel?
(a) Genuine speeches that expressed how he felt.
(b) Speeches that expressed his frustration in cultural symbolism.
(c) Phony speeches with notes supplied by white men.
(d) Speeches that flattered the whites.

2. According to Ellison, which of the following is important for perseverance?
(a) courage
(b) determination
(c) tolerance
(d) laughter

3. Where does the road in the college town ultimately lead?
(a) To a statue
(b) To the college
(c) To a chapel
(d) To a mental institution

4. The veteran doctor claims to have been beaten for what?
(a) saving a life
(b) returning to the states
(c) failing to fulfil his duty
(d) getting drunk

5. According to Ellison, which of the following is true during times of war?
(a) African American soldiers and white soldiers are equal.
(b) African American soldiers are considered heros by other nationalities
(c) African American soldiers are valued less than white soldiers.
(d) African American soldiers have greater stature than white soldiers

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the topic of the narrator's graduation day speech?

2. How does the vet react when Mr. Norton tries to explain his interest in the college?

3. How does the narrator regard Mr. Bledsoe?

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

5. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?

(see the answer key)

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