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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. What does Morrison argue for extending?
(a) The study of racism.
(b) The study of American literature.
(c) The study of African literature.
(d) The study of racial interactions.

2. Until recently, what did Morrison assume about all readers of American fiction?
(a) They are women.
(b) They are raceless.
(c) They are white.
(d) They are men.

3. How does Morrison feel about the scholar who deemed the term "darky" acceptable?
(a) Accepting.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Distrusting.
(d) Angry.

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

5. What begins to tear at Cardinal's nerves?
(a) Music.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Movies.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of settlers does Voyagers of the West investigate?

2. Which type of artist does Morrison describe as being the most anarchic?

3. What does The Words to Say It document about the author?

4. Which group, according to Morrison, is more likely to claim that racism is neutral?

5. Who is Sapphira jealous of?

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