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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 type of settlers does Voyagers of the West investigate?
(a) African.
(b) European.
(c) South American.
(d) Asian.

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

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

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

5. According to Morrison, what does Willa Cather not allow readers to ignore?
(a) Time period.
(b) Race.
(c) Class.
(d) Setting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morrison claim that critics do not say about Sapphira and the Slave Girl?

2. What is "the Thing"?

3. Who is the author of What Maisie Knew?

4. What is American literature described as being in Playing in the Dark?

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

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