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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10 (Chapter 53-Epilogue).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carl Jung say the Great War was useful for?
(a) Giving white men machines with which to repress history.
(b) Making men doubt the value of Western culture.
(c) Blurring the line between men and machines.
(d) Making room for more industrial culture.

2. What does Reed say the Teutonic Knights do instead of raiding the Temples of Heathens?
(a) Pollute their alters.
(b) Demand tribute.
(c) Enact their blood.
(d) Spill their blood.

3. What does Ishmael Reed say the Mu’tafikah building resembles?
(a) The future of Jazz.
(b) Black culture.
(c) The Jes Grew.
(d) Western history.

4. Why does Reed say the Atonists relish Death?
(a) Because then they can forget their ingratitude about the world
(b) Because then they will not be expected to work any more.
(c) Because then they can sleep without dancing.
(d) Because they find bodies so itchy and fascinating.

5. How does Reed describe the interior of the black freighter?
(a) Classical.
(b) Immaculate.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Tugboat shabby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Biff Musclewhite say he had to kill Charlotte?

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

3. What are Berbelang and the others wearing when they come for Biff Musclewhite?

4. How long does Black Herman’s treatment of Earline last?

5. What threat does Hinkle Von Vampton hold over Nathan Brown?

(see the answer key)

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