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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Black Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following elements of racism does Morrison say studies of racism focus on?
(a) Origin of racism.
(b) Why literature is racist.
(c) People who have failed as a result of racism.
(d) Consequences of racism.

2. What is assumed about literature much of the time, in Morrison's point of view?
(a) American literature is unshaped by black presence.
(b) American literature is worthless for black Americans.
(c) American literature is only read by Americans.
(d) American literature is unshaped by slavery.

3. What is the name of Sapphira's slave?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Stephanie.
(c) Lola.
(d) Amy.

4. Who is the author of Sapphira and the Slave Girl?
(a) Toni Morrison.
(b) Maya Angelou.
(c) Williamm Shakespeare.
(d) Willa Cather.

5. Which author does Morrison mention first as containing black references?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Angelou.
(c) Hemingway.
(d) Evanovich.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sapphira plot to rape her slave?

3. What does Morrison start a file to document?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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