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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. Where does William Dunbar appear after claiming land?
(a) New York City.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Miami.

2. In what role does Morrison see the subject of a dream?
(a) Artist.
(b) Writer.
(c) Black woman.
(d) Reader.

3. According to Morrison, whose work is free of agenda and sensitivity?
(a) James.
(b) Hemingway.
(c) Faulkner.
(d) Poe.

4. Which word best describes Sapphira?
(a) Wicked.
(b) Benevolent.
(c) Desperate.
(d) Intelligent.

5. Which type of artist does Morrison describe as being the most anarchic?
(a) Writers.
(b) Photographers.
(c) Readers.
(d) Painters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Morrison describe the act of ignoring race?

2. What does Morrison see that the subject of the dream is?

3. What analogy does Morrison use to describe what studies of racism should focus on?

4. Morrison's investigation is specifically listed as not being one of which of the following?

5. Who was criticized by a scholar who deemed the term "darky" acceptable?

(see the answer key)

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