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

2. Where does Morrison claim to apply the knowledge in Playing in the Dark?
(a) The way she communicates.
(b) The way she reads.
(c) The class she teaches.
(d) The way she argues.

3. What does Morrison describe as being the second feature of a non-American?
(a) Financial status.
(b) Health.
(c) Social status.
(d) Skills.

4. What did Cardinal tell her doctor not to keep in his office?
(a) A water dish for his cat.
(b) A gargoyle.
(c) A clock.
(d) A framed photo of Louis Armstrong.

5. In Voyagers of the West, what are the settlers becoming?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Light.
(c) American.
(d) Dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second author Morrison mentions as including black references in his or her work?

2. What does Morrison wonder most about Cardinal?

3. What are references to Sapphira and the Slave Girl noted as being?

4. What hidden signals does Morrison look for?

5. Where were the lectures that Playing in the Dark is based on given?

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