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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Interlude--Black Matter(s), including the essays “Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.” through “Black Matter(s)”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Slavebody and the Blackbody," Morrison says what about slavery?
(a) Slavery's consequences have been the same throughout history.
(b) It is an ancient practice that is not always tied to racism.
(c) Writing about it can be cruel to modern African Americans.
(d) Most modern Americans do not have any historic ties to slavery.

2. In "Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.," what does Morrison say is MLK's legacy?
(a) He inspired young people to become civil rights leaders.
(b) He provided the motivation for both Black and white Americans to tear down racial barriers.
(c) He made it a compelling and ordinary act to take personal responsibility for preventing social harm.
(d) He taught the world that religious faith must translate into social action.

3. In the story that opens "The Nobel Lecture in Literature," what do the children ask the old woman about?
(a) Love.
(b) A bird.
(c) Death.
(d) A baby.

4. What is it that Morrison says distinguishes globalism from previous movements?
(a) Changes in political alliances.
(b) The way it distributes wealth.
(c) Its documentation in literature.
(d) Its speed.

5. According to Morrison, how does fascism arise?
(a) As a series of small, orderly steps.
(b) When minority groups gain power over the majority.
(c) With sudden revolution.
(d) By insisting that all people be treated identically.

Short Answer Questions

1. Morrison claims that after WWII, the language used to discuss war became more what?

2. The ending of The Radiance of the King, according to Morrison, indicates that Clarence has undergone what kind of transformation?

3. In "Cinderella's Stepsisters," Morrison says that we must use freedom to do what?

4. According to Morrison, globalism creates a fear of what?

5. Where did Morrison go to school as a child?

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