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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The American Exception” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which point does Smith say a man submits to nature?
(a) At birth.
(b) In death.
(c) In old age.
(d) In private.

2. Who is the author of the essay “Peonies”?
(a) Zadie Smith.
(b) Zora Smith.
(c) Zinnia Smith.
(d) Zelda Smith.

3. What does Smith liken Trump’s speech to after coming to her senses after the first part of his speech?
(a) White lies.
(b) Poison.
(c) Snake oil.
(d) Rotten apples.

4. What example does Smith use in “Peonies” as a time when submitting might be better than resisting?
(a) When your alarm clock goes off.
(b) Peer pressure.
(c) Disease.
(d) Torture.

5. What does Trump say we did not have prior to the pandemic, which Smith agrees?
(a) Disease.
(b) Pandemics.
(c) Quarantines.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smith say “demanded a new dawn” (11)?

2. Who did people “thank God for” (16) after the pandemic when, Smith says, they were not seen as worthy of a $15/ hour minimum wage prior to the pandemic?

3. Who does Smith say are patronized by people of all ages?

4. What name does Smith say would better suit the writing department in which she works at the University in “Peonies”?

5. What is the title of the second essay in Zadie’s Smith’s collection, Intimations?

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