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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Masters, Mistresses, Slaves and the Antinomies of Modernity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gilroy characterize postmodernity?
(a) As the deterioration of historical evolution of culture.
(b) As a radical break of modernity from previous periods.
(c) As an apocalyptic prophecy for Western culture.
(d) As the fulfillment of history.

2. What does Gilroy say about the Enlightenment notion of universality?
(a) It is no longer applicable in a transnational global culture.
(b) It is now confused.
(c) It is still the most accurate model of modern culture.
(d) It was been perfected in the late twentieth century.

3. What does Gilroy say modern historical conditions require of race concepts?
(a) Return to origins.
(b) Developmental progression.
(c) Practical applications.
(d) Essentialism.

4. What does this image symbolize for Gilroy?
(a) A macrocosmic view of race relations.
(b) A micro-cultural, micro-political system.
(c) A theme to improvise on as he continues.
(d) A formula for evaluating race relations in history.

5. Where does Gilroy say modern black politics is located in relation to Western civilization?
(a) Everywhere throughout.
(b) Both inside and outside.
(c) At the periphery.
(d) Underneath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gilroy characterize modern subjectivity?

2. Who was Martin Robison Delany?

3. How does Gilroy characterize the notion of racial purity?

4. What critique does black consciousness make of modernity?

5. What was Martin Robison Delany vocally critical of, as Gilroy tells it?

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