How the Word Is Passed - Prologue Quiz

What does the prologue of 'How the Word Is Passed' emphasize about New Orleans?

Question Answer Choices The whole city is a memorial to slavery. The whole city is a tribute to freedom. The whole city is built on trade and commerce. The whole city is known for its music and culture.

What does Smith highlight about the connection between America's past and its modern sociopolitical landscape?

Question Answer Choices Racism is a recent development with no historical roots. Racism is only a result of individual bigotry. Racism has been completely eradicated in modern society. Racism is a systemic issue perpetuated by institutions.

What was the reaction of the public when Monticello transitioned to primarily white, female hosts in 1951?

Question Answer Choices The public resented the tours becoming more factual and less entertaining. The public appreciated the change and found the tours more engaging. The public protested the change, demanding the return of Black male guides. The public was indifferent to the change in tour guides.

What did Thomas Jefferson outlaw in 1807?

Question Answer Choices The transatlantic slave trade The sale of cotton The importation of tobacco The use of indentured servants

What does the epigraph before the chapter on the Monticello Plantation state about history and nostalgia?

Question Answer Choices History and nostalgia are one and the same. There's a difference between history and nostalgia. History is written by the victors. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion.

What does Smith say about the recent efforts of the state and federal government regarding monuments?

Question Answer Choices They have decided to preserve all historical monuments as they are. They have ignored the issue of monuments related to slavery. They have started building new monuments to honor slave owners. They have begun the task of actively dismantling monuments that glorify slave owners and proponents of the confederacy.

What program did Niya Bates establish at Monticello?

Question Answer Choices Voices of Freedom Monticello Memories Slavery Chronicles Getting Word

What did Donna and Grace, the two Southern women, realize during their visit to Monticello?

Question Answer Choices They were surprised by the beauty of the Monticello estate. They discovered that Jefferson was a famous abolitionist. They had never been exposed to Jefferson's history with slavery before. They had always known about Jefferson's history with slavery.

Who is the director of African American history at Monticello?

Question Answer Choices Niya Bates Donna Jefferson Walter Johnson Grace Smith

What is the Monticello Plantation most famous for?

Question Answer Choices It is the home and primary residence of Thomas Jefferson. It is the birthplace of George Washington. It is the site of the first battle of the Civil War. It is the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed.