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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Romancing the Shadow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Cardinal grow up?
(a) Algeria.
(b) Argentina.
(c) United States.
(d) Mexico.

2. Until recently, what did Morrison assume about all readers of American fiction?
(a) They are men.
(b) They are white.
(c) They are women.
(d) They are raceless.

3. What two things does Morrison claim not to be extremely distinct for a writer?
(a) Reading and writing.
(b) Speaking and writing.
(c) Visual art and performance art.
(d) Reading and drawing.

4. What does Cardinal's first therapy realization concern?
(a) Music started her fall to madness.
(b) Sexuality of different races.
(c) Prepubescent sensuality.
(d) Dichotomy thrust upon people of color.

5. Who is the second author Morrison mentions as including black references in his or her work?
(a) Du Maurier.
(b) Lawrence.
(c) Proust.
(d) Faulkner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an example of the concept of black figuration?

2. Where does William Dunbar appear after claiming land?

3. Where does Morrison teach?

4. When did Morrison read The Words to Say It?

5. In the attack on Algeria, what does Cardinal see?

(see the answer key)

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