Invisible Man Chapter 15 Quiz
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What does IM try to give to Mary?

  • A twenty-dollar bill
  • A fifty-dollar bill
  • A ten-dollar bill
  • A hundred-dollar bill (correct)
  • What wakes IM up?

    Knocking on the steam line

    What is the temperature in the room when IM wakes up?

    Cold

    What does IM break?

    <p>Mary's bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the design of the bank?

    <p>A cast-iron figure of black caricature from early Americana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IM take out of his wallet?

    <p>His new Brotherhood name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IM do with the bank and coins?

    <p>He puts it in his briefcase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the man on the street accuse IM of doing with his garbage?

    <p>A pigeon drop; trying to get him in trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the newspaper call IM?

    <p>A 'rabble rouser'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does IM go at the end of the chapter, per Brother Jack's request?

    <p>A new apartment on the upper East Side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IM do at the apartment?

    <p>He takes a bath and reads literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does IM read the Brotherhood's literature?

    <p>To prepare for his speech that night in Harlem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Events and Actions

    • IM attempts to give Mary a hundred-dollar bill, indicating a gesture of appreciation.
    • IM is awakened by knocking on the steam line, highlighting a sense of urgency or interruption.
    • The room temperature when IM wakes is cold, creating a physical atmosphere of discomfort.
    • IM breaks "Mary's" bank, which is a significant act, perhaps symbolic of his relationship with her or the community.
    • The design of the bank features a cast-iron caricature from early Americana, reflecting historical racial stereotypes.

    Personal Items and Identity

    • IM retrieves his new Brotherhood name from his wallet, suggesting a shift in his identity and allegiance.
    • He places the bank and coins into his briefcase, symbolizing his desire to carry his past with him into a new phase.

    Social Interactions and Perceptions

    • A man on the street accuses IM of engaging in a pigeon drop scheme, showcasing the mistrust and challenges IM faces in society.
    • The newspaper labels IM as a "rabble rouser," illustrating public perception of him and his activism.

    Change in Environment

    • At Brother Jack's request, IM moves to a new apartment on the upper East Side, signifying a shift in his living situation and possibly his status.
    • In his new apartment, IM takes time to bathe and read literature, indicating self-care and preparation for upcoming responsibilities.
    • IM reads the Brotherhood's literature to prepare for a speech scheduled for that night in Harlem, emphasizing his commitment to the movement and his role within it.

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    Test your knowledge of Chapter 15 of 'Invisible Man'. This quiz covers key details and events, including interactions and significant plot points. Great for understanding the nuances of the text and preparing for discussions or exams.

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