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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the opposite of restrained in the dichotomy present in Morrison's book?
(a) Benevolent.
(b) Wicked.
(c) Pure.
(d) Anger.

2. According to Morrison, what demands are put on black people?
(a) Anger and acceptance.
(b) Persistence and drive.
(c) Hope and loss.
(d) Purity and restraint.

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

4. Which of the following does Morrison say studies of racism focus on?
(a) Accusers.
(b) Abusers.
(c) Victims.
(d) Activists.

5. Who does Sapphira plot to rape her slave?
(a) Her nephew.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which author does Morrison mention first as containing black references?

2. What does Morrison say produces work?

3. In what role does Morrison describe herself as assuming nothing happens?

4. For Morrison, when a writer is challenged and activities are more difficult, what else do they become?

5. Who is the author of Possession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe The Words to Say It and its subject matter.

2. How does Morrison view other writers?

3. What is the book Playing in the Dark based on?

4. What risk does Morrison accept in discussing studies of racism?

5. Until recently, what did Morrison assume about all readers of American fiction?

6. What are the prevalent themes in Sapphira and the Slave Girl?

7. What does Morrison hope that studies of racism will begin to examine?

8. What does Morrison believe studies of racism focus on?

9. What does Morrison say Sapphira and the Slave Girl is an example of?

10. What implication stems from the fact that imagination produces work?

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