The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison Quiz

The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison Quiz

10th Grade

11 Qs

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The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison Quiz

The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison Quiz

Assessment

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10th Grade

Easy

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What are the main themes in 'The Black Ball'?

Friendship and loyalty

Identity and invisibility

Nature and environment

Love and betrayal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does the protagonist's struggle with invisibility contribute to the theme of identity in the story?

The protagonist's struggle with invisibility highlights the challenges of being unseen and unheard in society, and the impact it has on one's sense of self.

The protagonist's struggle with invisibility is resolved quickly and does not contribute to the theme of identity

The protagonist's struggle with invisibility is a metaphor for physical invisibility, not related to identity

The protagonist's struggle with invisibility has no impact on the theme of identity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does the black ball symbolize in the story?

A symbol of good luck and fortune

Identity and acceptance in a racially divided society

Signifying the end of the protagonist's journey

Representing the darkness and evil in the world

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does the symbolism of the black ball relate to the theme of invisibility?

The black ball symbolizes the protagonist's visibility in society.

The black ball symbolizes the protagonist's invisibility in society.

The black ball symbolizes the protagonist's success in society.

The black ball symbolizes the protagonist's popularity in society.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Describe the protagonist's character traits and how they contribute to the overall narrative.

Resilience, intelligence, and a strong sense of identity

Weakness, ignorance, and a lack of identity

Kindness, passivity, and a lack of relevance to the story

Stubbornness, foolishness, and a lack of impact on the narrative

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does the protagonist's identity and invisibility intersect with the social and racial issues depicted in the story?

The protagonist's invisibility is a metaphor for their physical transparency rather than social and racial issues

The protagonist's invisibility symbolizes the social and racial issues of being marginalized and overlooked in society.

The protagonist's identity has no impact on the social and racial issues in the story

The protagonist's invisibility represents their ability to blend in and avoid social and racial issues

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What social and racial issues are portrayed in 'The Black Ball'?

Celebration, acceptance, and harmony

Inclusion, diversity, and unity

Peace, understanding, and cooperation

Segregation, discrimination, and the struggle for equality

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