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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who prepares to extract Aretha's teeth in scene "D" of "Open House"?
(a) Miss Faith.
(b) Blanca.
(c) Charles.
(d) Anglor.

2. In "An Equation for Black People Onstage" Parks writes, "The bulk of relationships Black people are engaged in onstage is the relationship between the Black and the" what?
(a) "White perspective."
(b) "White other."
(c) "Female other."
(d) "White lifestyle."

3. What refers to the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events?
(a) Fondness.
(b) History.
(c) Memories.
(d) Library.

4. In what European country did Suzan-Lori Parks spend part of her childhood?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

5. Who does Aretha urge to smile in scene "A" of "Open House"?
(a) Charles and Anglor.
(b) Blanca.
(c) Charles and Blanca.
(d) Blanca and Anglor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Suzan-Lori Parks born?

2. What is Molly's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?

3. Charles speaks to Aretha about the importance of what in scene "E" of "Open House"?

4. In "Elements of Style" Parks suggests that the use of language involves what?

5. What term is used to refer to African American Vernacular English, asserting the independence of this from (standard) English?

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