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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Cheer the Weary Traveller, W.E.B. Du Bois, Germany and the Politics of (Dis)placement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gilroy characterize postmodernity?
(a) As a radical break of modernity from previous periods.
(b) As an apocalyptic prophecy for Western culture.
(c) As the deterioration of historical evolution of culture.
(d) As the fulfillment of history.

2. What limitations are ideas of race experiencing in Gilroy's opinion?
(a) They are too cosmopolitan.
(b) They are too rural.
(c) They are too essentialist.
(d) They are too nationalistic.

3. Under what light does this claim cease to hold up, in Gilroy's opinion?
(a) In light of the West's nationalist movements.
(b) In light of the West's relations with poorer nations.
(c) In light of radical Islam's hostility.
(d) In light of the discontent of industrial workers.

4. Why does Gilroy say that it is odd that music held this role?
(a) Because public culture has consisted largely of music.
(b) Because talented artists have made enormous strides in musical forms.
(c) Because music has brought people together more than any other cultural form.
(d) Because music has hit themes of class and race.

5. What does music represent, according to Gilroy?
(a) The conflict between literacy and experience.
(b) Pre-discursive elements in black experience.
(c) The essence of black culture.
(d) The ongoing struggle against modernity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation does Gilroy describe as fundamental to the black experience?

2. What does Gilroy say DuBois often reminded blacks?

3. What does Gilroy say black diaspora styles of music typically emphasize?

4. What has been superseded by economic, social and cultural forces, according to Gilroy?

5. What concept has captured leftist thinkers in the academy according to Gilroy?

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