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Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison

Quiz by Laura Douglas

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  • Q1
    Which of the following themes is prominent in the novel Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    Class conflict and economic inequality
    The pursuit of personal freedom and happiness
    Racial identity and oppression
    Gender discrimination and empowerment
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the protagonist's main goal in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    To deliver his speech
    To win the battle royal
    To find love and companionship
    To escape from his abusive father
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the significance of the 'battle royal' in the novel Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    It showcases the resilience and strength of the African American community
    It highlights the power dynamics within the white community
    It represents the struggle for social equality
    It symbolizes the dehumanization and exploitation of African Americans
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the invisible man's grandfather advise him to do in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    To 'overcome them with yeses' and 'undermine 'em with grins'
    To conform to societal expectations
    To seek revenge on his enemies
    To fight back against oppression
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the significance of the protagonist being 'invisible' in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    It represents the marginalization and dehumanization of African Americans
    It reflects the protagonist's lack of self-identity
    It symbolizes the protagonist's ability to blend in with any crowd
    It signifies the protagonist's desire for anonymity
    30s
  • Q6
    How does the narrator's grandfather shape his identity in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    By leaving a vast inheritance of wealth
    By disowning him and severing all connections
    By enforcing strict rules and expectations
    By sharing his dying words and imparting a legacy of resilience
    30s
  • Q7
    Which literary movement heavily influenced Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    Naturalism
    Modernism
    Realism
    Romanticism
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the significance of the 'electric carpet' in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    It represents the protagonist's desire for material wealth
    It reflects the protagonist's fear of electricity
    It signifies the power of technology in society
    It symbolizes the illusion of progress and social mobility for African Americans
    30s
  • Q9
    In Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison, what is the significance of the protagonist's white envelope containing a scholarship?
    It symbolizes the protagonist's academic achievements
    It signifies the protagonist's financial stability
    It reflects the protagonist's desire for recognition
    It represents the deceptive nature of opportunities offered to African Americans
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the role of the narrator in Battle Royal by Ralph Ellison?
    To recount his experiences and explore the complexities of identity and race
    To give a historical account of the civil rights movement
    To challenge the social hierarchy and advocate for equality
    To depict the struggles of the African American community as a whole
    30s

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