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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Seer and the Seen, Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the three themes of "Shadow and Act" according to the Introduction?
(a) Classical Dance, Country Music and Folk Art.
(b) White people, Black people, and Native Americans.
(c) Literature, Jazz/Blues and the relationship between Negro America and American culture.
(d) Racism, Poverty and Obstruction of Justice.

2. Who is Stanley Edgar Hyman?
(a) A lyricist and comedian in the 1930's.
(b) A scholar who wrote on the relationship between Negro literature and folklore.
(c) The prominent Negro intellectual who wrote "Santa Claus is Black."
(d) Ellison's uncle who has a good sense of humor.

3. What writers does Ellison wish had been included in the "Primer for White Folks"?
(a) Major, widely-read American authors.
(b) More Negro writers.
(c) Young unknown writers.
(d) Hispanic authors.

4. Why does Ellison choose to analyze Ernest Hemingway?
(a) Hemingway ignored the dramatic and symbolic possibilities a Negro character would present.
(b) Hemingway grew up in Oklahoma City also.
(c) Hemingway sold more books than any other American author.
(d) Hemingway was not American.

5. What does Ralph Ellison's father hope that Ralph will grow up to be?
(a) Jazz musician.
(b) Police officer.
(c) College professor.
(d) Poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellison say good fiction is made of?

2. Who is Stanley Hyman's favorite archetypal figure?

3. What does Ellison say the "Negro problem" actually is?

4. For Ellison who is the greatest artist the south has ever produced?

5. How does Ellison describe the philosopher Kierkegaard in the "Stephen Crane.." essay?

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