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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Jewels Brought from Bondage, Black Music and the Politics of Authenticity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gilroy say modern black politics is located in relation to Western civilization?
(a) Everywhere throughout.
(b) Both inside and outside.
(c) Underneath.
(d) At the periphery.

2. What literary form does Gilroy say gave blacks access to self-creation?
(a) Drama.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Fiction.
(d) Autobiography.

3. What kind of conception of blackness does Gilroy say he prefers?
(a) Modern.
(b) Pluralistic.
(c) Essential.
(d) Accommodationist.

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

5. What does this image symbolize for Gilroy?
(a) A formula for evaluating race relations in history.
(b) A theme to improvise on as he continues.
(c) A macrocosmic view of race relations.
(d) A micro-cultural, micro-political system.

Short Answer Questions

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 What has been superseded by economic, social and cultural forces, according to Gilroy?

2. What effect do international corporations have on black musical styles in Gilroy's opinion?

3. Under what light does this claim cease to hold up, in Gilroy's opinion?

4. Where does Gilroy say black intellectuals have gone to get in touch with elements of modern subjectivity?

5. What does Gilroy say the language of ethnic opposition typically does?

(see the answer key)

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