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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Panel I: Thou Holy Ghost" of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World," Black Woman recalls how much has changed since when?
(a) Black Man sat in his chair.
(b) She was young.
(c) They got married.
(d) Black Man was born.

2. What word means to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority?
(a) Lynch.
(b) Chastise.
(c) Execute.
(d) Persecute.

3. How many children do the Smiths have in "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What does Lucius ask Mare to say at the end of scene "A" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) "Love you."
(b) Pick a winner."
(c) "Bless you."
(d) "Good luck."

5. What is Molly's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?
(a) Valerie.
(b) Vero.
(c) Mona.
(d) Chona.

Short Answer Questions

1. In scene "B" of "Open House," Aretha speaks of God looking down on whom?

2. What did Miss Miss keep preserved of her mother's in "Pickling"?

3. Mrs. Smith explains to her children in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)" that their father's posting is how far away?

4. The speakers in "Third Kingdom" recall being thrown off what?

5. In "Panel II: First Chorus" of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World," what name is used to refer to "the absolutely last living Negro man in the whole entire known world"?

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