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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the attack on Algeria, what does Cardinal see?
(a) White slaughter of a black mother.
(b) Vengeful slaughter of an innocent.
(c) White slaughter of an Indian mother.
(d) White slaughter of a white mother.

2. What does Morrison claim is not representative of a black woman for her?
(a) Dread.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Love.

3. When did Morrison read The Words to Say It?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1990.

4. Who is the author of Possession?
(a) Antonia Byatt.
(b) Ashley Bassat.
(c) Anthony Beccket.
(d) Arthur Brown.

5. For Morrison, when a writer is challenged and activities are more difficult, what else do they become?
(a) More rewarding.
(b) Less valuable.
(c) More exciting.
(d) Less significant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Cardinal warned against having relationships with?

2. Which of the dichotomies is shown in the example of a slave woman being kind to her mistress's children but her own mother is not good to her?

3. What begins to tear at Cardinal's nerves?

4. Which of the following best describes Marie Cardinal?

5. What does Morrison start a file to document?

(see the answer key)

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