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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What analogy does Ellison use to describe Laly and Bliss's love?
(a) Like two snakes.
(b) Like two birds.
(c) Like two dolphins.
(d) Like two lions.

2. Whose idea is it to have the young senator pop out of a coffin during services?
(a) The pope's.
(b) Bliss's.
(c) Buddy's.
(d) Reverend Hickman's.

3. Where is Senator Sunraider's assassin standing?
(a) In the doorway.
(b) In the Visitor's Gallery.
(c) In the roof beams.
(d) Below the stage.

4. How does Reverend Hickman react when he sees Senator Sunraider attacked?
(a) He is in shock.
(b) He faints.
(c) He cheers for joy.
(d) He becomes violently angry.

5. When does Juneteenth take place?
(a) The reader never really knows.
(b) Early to mid-twentieth century.
(c) 1984.
(d) Nineteenth century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Senator Sunraider attempt to do after he is attacked?

2. Where are Karp, Donelson, and Bliss ultimately trying to get to?

3. Who does Hickman accuse of taking away Bliss's singing voice?

4. Who is Bowlegs?

5. Where does Hickman's group go after the assassination?

(see the answer key)

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