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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Part II--God’s Language, including the essays “James Baldwin Eulogy” through “The Writer Before the Page”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Race Matters," Morrison says that she refuses to write in what voice?
(a) A masculine one.
(b) A race-specific one.
(c) The master's.
(d) The slave's.

2. In her "Sarah Lawrence Commencement Address," Morrison says that when you hate you become what?
(a) A monster.
(b) A victim.
(c) A slave.
(d) An addict.

3. What form of literature does Morrison discuss at length in "Black Matter(s)"?
(a) Religious sermons.
(b) Literary memoirs.
(c) Slave narratives.
(d) Art criticism.

4. The ending of The Radiance of the King, according to Morrison, indicates that Clarence has undergone what kind of transformation?
(a) He opens himself to the African gaze.
(b) He fully inhabits Western ideals of masculinity.
(c) He is now worthy of being a king.
(d) He learns to fear becoming like native Africans.

5. In "Cinderella's Stepsisters," Morrison points out that in the original Grimm's version, the stepsisters were what?
(a) Beautiful, powerful women.
(b) Desperate for their mother's love.
(c) Oppressed just like Cinderella.
(d) The instigators of Cinderella's torment.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Harlem on My Mind," the term "postblack" refers to whom?

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

3. In "God's Language," what does Morrison say is the place of religion in African American culture?

4. Morrison's reading of fiction about Africa written by non-African writers reminded her of what part of her childhood?

5. Based on your reading of "Arts Advocacy," which statement would Morrison agree with?

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