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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does DuBois say might change how the Veil sits on the American blacks?
(a) It might be torn away.
(b) It might dissolve.
(c) Someone could turn it into a funeral shroud for racism.
(d) Someone might one day lift it.

2. How does DuBois characterize the revival preacher?
(a) The center and life of a community.
(b) A healer who is also a politician.
(c) The most unique figure in American culture.
(d) A charlatan with great skills.

3. What is the third stream of thought DuBois describes in Chapter 6?
(a) The longing for the past.
(b) Thoughts of revenge.
(c) Aspiration to equality.
(d) Greedy thoughts of profit.

4. How does DuBois characterize the Freedmen’s Bureau’s role in assisting the blacks in the South?
(a) Powerless.
(b) One of many.
(c) Inconsequential.
(d) Central.

5. What lightened DuBois’ teacher training?
(a) Picnics.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Concerts.
(d) Religious services.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does DuBois say Alexander Crummell came from?

2. How does DuBois characterize the slave kindergarten that was raised in West Dougherty County?

3. Which was NOT one of the parties DuBois broke Southern society into, after the Civil War?

4. How does DuBois characterize the music blacks make at a revival?

5. What does DuBois invoke when eh calls Atlanta the new Lachesis?

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