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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Black Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What persuaded Morrison to read The Words to Say It?
(a) The cover.
(b) A synopsis.
(c) The author.
(d) The title.

2. What does Morrison say produces work?
(a) Imagination.
(b) Perseverance.
(c) Relaxation.
(d) Stress.

3. Which word best describes Sapphira?
(a) Benevolent.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Wicked.
(d) Intelligent.

4. What analogy does Morrison use to describe what studies of racism should focus on?
(a) Study the students as well as the scholars.
(b) Study the masters as well as the slaves.
(c) Study the women as well as the men.
(d) Study the children as well as the parents.

5. Who does Morrison attribute as being the most sensitive type of artist?
(a) Writer.
(b) Reader.
(c) Illustrator.
(d) Painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Morrison say studies of racism focus on?

2. What two things does Morrison claim not to be extremely distinct for a writer?

3. Who is the author of What Maisie Knew?

4. How many lectures is Playing in the Dark based on?

5. Which of the following best describes Marie Cardinal?

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