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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who did Morrison thank for helping her with the book?
2. What two things does Morrison claim not to be extremely distinct for a writer?
3. Who is the third author Morrison mentions as including black references in his or her work?
4. What does Morrison's work require her to consider?
5. When did Morrison read The Words to Say It?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Morrison's statement that the subject of the dream is the dreamer.
2. What are the prevalent themes in Sapphira and the Slave Girl?
3. How does Morrison describe references to the novel Sapphira and the Slave Girl?
4. What does Morrison believe studies of racism focus on?
5. Describe the file that Morrison begins to keep.
6. What type of language does Morrison struggle with?
7. What implication stems from the fact that imagination produces work?
8. What are Morrison's intentions in studying Africanism?
9. What matters seem to challenge most as a writer and what effect does this have on her?
10. Which authors does Morrison describe as using black references in their work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does early America distinguish itself by pressing toward a future of freedom? What does this mean? How does this movement help Americans escape oppression? How does romance help to evade history?
Essay Topic 2
According to Morrison, what do most studies of racism focus on? What does Morrison wish they would examine? Why? Do you agree with her? Identify and give examples of the terms racial hierarchy, racial exclusion, racial vulnerability, and racial availability.
Essay Topic 3
Morrison points out the distinguishing features of non-Americans are slave status, social status, and color. Give three examples of these features in action throughout history.
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