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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Politics, Gender & Race Essays 3 & 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the essay "Beyond the Struggle Narrative," who is the protagonist in"12 Years a Slave"?
(a) Samson Northrup.
(b) Solomon Northup.
(c) Django Northrup.
(d) Patsey Northrup.

2. In "To Scratch, Claw, or Grope Clumsily or Frantically," what is the name of Gay's original nemesis?
(a) Marty.
(b) Henry.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Hank.

3. In her essay "The Last Day of a Young Black Man," what does Gay accuse the film "Fruitvale Station" of being?
(a) Sentimental.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Unrealistic.

4. What was senator Davis fighting for, as stated in the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot"?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Reproductive freedom.
(c) Racial rights.
(d) Voting freedom.

5. According to the essay "Surviving Django," what was "Django" nominated for?
(a) A Golden Globe.
(b) An Oscar.
(c) A Grammy.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot," how long was Texas state senator Wendy Davis standing outside in protest?

2. What does Gay bring to one of her first classes to intrigue the students in "Typical First Year Professor"?

3. According to the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what is the name of the white woman who wrote The Help?

4. In "Peculiar Benefits," what two things does Gay cite as being a pain?

5. In the essay "The Illusion of Safety," what does Gay suggest that parents want for their children and themselves?

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