What are the main themes in 'The Black Ball'?
The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friendship and loyalty
Identity and invisibility
Nature and environment
Love and betrayal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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
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
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
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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