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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Romancing the Shadow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Morrison thank for helping her with the book?
(a) Peter Delano.
(b) Peter Dimock.
(c) Peter Dratton.
(d) Peter Destiny.

2. What does Morrison claim is not representative of a black woman for her?
(a) Dread.
(b) Love.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Anarchy.

3. What does The Words to Say It document about the author?
(a) The author's therapy and healing.
(b) The author's feelings about Africanist literature.
(c) The author's literary criticism of literature.
(d) The author's relationship.

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

5. What does Morrison claim has impoverished literature?
(a) Agendas in criticism.
(b) Anger at Eurocentric culture.
(c) New readers.
(d) Critics of American literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which author does Morrison mention first as containing black references?

2. Where did Cardinal grow up?

3. How many pages into The Words to Say It does "the thing" happen?

4. What is the main theme in Sapphira and the Slave Girl?

5. What notion must a writer be aware of when reading and writing?

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