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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What notion must a writer be aware of when reading and writing?
(a) Racism.
(b) Anger.
(c) Prejudice.
(d) Risk.

4. Which of the dichotomies is shown in the example of a slave woman being kind to her mistress's children but her own mother is not good to her?
(a) Sinful but enticing.
(b) Angry and resentful.
(c) Pure and restrained.
(d) Benevolent and wicked.

5. In the attack on Algeria, what does Cardinal see?
(a) White slaughter of an Indian mother.
(b) White slaughter of a white mother.
(c) White slaughter of a black mother.
(d) Vengeful slaughter of an innocent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is an example of the concept of black figuration?

3. According to Morrison, what demands are put on black people?

4. Who is the author of Possession?

5. Which of the following does Morrison acknowledge?

(see the answer key)

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