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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Jewels Brought from Bondage, Black Music and the Politics of Authenticity.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What has race been left out of, in Gilroy's opinion?
(a) The idea of modernity.
(b) Utopian visions.
(c) Modern visions of socialism.
(d) The idea of capitalism.
2. What is the common memory for British blacks in Gilroy's opinion?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Africa.
3. How does Gilroy characterize the modern self?
(a) Temporary.
(b) Holistic.
(c) Contingent.
(d) Fractured.
4. 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(a) It is no longer applicable in a transnational global culture.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 was been perfected in the late twentieth century.
(d) It is still the most accurate model of modern culture.
5. Under what light does this claim cease to hold up, in Gilroy's opinion?
(a) In light of the discontent of industrial workers.
(b) In light of the West's nationalist movements.
(c) In light of radical Islam's hostility.
(d) In light of the West's relations with poorer nations.
Short Answer Questions
1. When was Martin Robison Delany born?
2. How does Gilroy characterize the residual feelings from slavery?
3. What cultural work does Gilroy say music has performed?
4. What does the notion of the Black Atlantic produce according to Gilroy?
5. What does Gilroy say led to Jimi Hendrix's triumph in the U.S.?
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