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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Morrison reflect on the consequences of in the preface?
(a) Classic literature.
(b) Modern music.
(c) Contemporary novels.
(d) Jazz music.

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

3. Where does Morrison teach?
(a) Brown.
(b) UCLA.
(c) Harvard.
(d) Princeton.

4. According to Cardinal, what does America plan to slaughter?
(a) United Kingdom.
(b) Algeria.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Iran.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What notion must a writer be aware of when reading and writing?

3. According to Morrison, what do readers and writers struggle to interpret?

4. According to Morrison, what do reading and writing require?

5. What is Morrison skeptical about?

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