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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Disturbing Nurses and the Kindness of Sharks.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Morrison, what is Hemingway's work distant from?
(a) African-Americans.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Blue collar workers.
(d) Benevolence.

3. How does Morrison describe early America as distinguishing itself?
(a) Pushing toward freedom from racial prejudice.
(b) Pushing toward a future of freedom.
(c) Pushing toward freedom from Africanism.
(d) Pushing toward better quality literature.

4. Who is the author of Possession?
(a) Ashley Bassat.
(b) Arthur Brown.
(c) Antonia Byatt.
(d) Anthony Beccket.

5. In Hemingway's work, what are black men most similar to?
(a) Children.
(b) Fathers.
(c) Nurses.
(d) Slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one of Hemingway's works, which character provides a juxtaposition to Catherine?

2. What does Morrison determine is the cause of Nancy's mother's lack of maternal love?

3. What are the two characters who discuss sex in Hemingway's work?

4. According to Morrison, what highlights freedom?

5. When Catherine colors her hair, how does her husband respond?

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