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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (Chapters 13-17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Reed characterize the outbreak of Jes Grew?
(a) Incremental.
(b) Sporadic.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Consistent.

2. What is developed to cure the Jes Grew?
(a) A cure consisting of pills.
(b) A disinfectant bath.
(c) Work camps.
(d) A talking android.

3. Who does Ishmael Reed credit with developing the “grapevine telegraph?
(a) Warren G. Harding.
(b) Charlie Parker.
(c) Booker T. Washington.
(d) Louis Armstrong.

4. Why does Earline say Berbelang left the Mumbo Jumbo Kathedral?
(a) Because of PapaLaBas's restlessness.
(b) Because of PaPaLaBas’ strictness.
(c) Because of PaPaLaBas’ conspiracy theory.
(d) Because of his attraction for her.

5. What does the Robber Baron examine in Chapter 9?
(a) A book.
(b) An African fetish.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) A dollar bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sign by which Schlitz’ properties are identified?

2. What are elders trying to regulate?

3. How does Reed characterize Berbelang?

4. What does Reed say is the American motto?

5. When Earline starts to discuss the Jes Grew, what does Berbelang do to interrupt her?

(see the answer key)

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