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

2. Who is the author of Three Lives?
(a) Willa Cather.
(b) Henry James.
(c) Marie Cardinal.
(d) Gertrude Stein.

3. What is assumed about literature much of the time, in Morrison's point of view?
(a) American literature is worthless for black Americans.
(b) American literature is unshaped by slavery.
(c) American literature is unshaped by black presence.
(d) American literature is only read by Americans.

4. What accusations does Morrison accept the risk of when discussing studies of racism?
(a) She has never studied literature.
(b) She has vested interest in the topic.
(c) She has never studied racism.
(d) She is racist.

5. Who was Cardinal warned against having relationships with?
(a) Jewish people.
(b) Black people.
(c) Arab people.
(d) White people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morrison reflect on the consequences of in the preface?

2. According to Morrison, what highlights freedom?

3. What is "the Thing"?

4. What is the first role that the Africanist character serves as?

5. What does Morrison wish studies of racism would focus on?

(see the answer key)

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