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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which novel does Morrison discuss a character named Catherine?
(a) The Garden of Eden.
(b) The Fear of the Brave.
(c) The Faith of Mankind.
(d) The Equivalence of Women.

2. What color does Catherine dye her hair?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

3. How does Morrison describe early America as distinguishing itself?
(a) Pushing toward freedom from Africanism.
(b) Pushing toward freedom from racial prejudice.
(c) Pushing toward a future of freedom.
(d) Pushing toward better quality literature.

4. In Voyagers of the West, what are the settlers becoming?
(a) Dark.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Light.
(d) American.

5. In reference to the opening passage, how does Morrison claim race is used?
(a) Metaphorically.
(b) Subtley.
(c) Strictly.
(d) Literally.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the book about Faulkner, what "show their flaws best in written form"?

2. What is the third duty of a persona?

3. What does Morrison describe as being the first feature of a non-American?

4. What are Dunbar's finer sensibilities dulled by?

5. In Hemingway's work, who represents an outlaw of sexuality?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe one major theme Morrison lists being consistent with American literature.

2. What is Morrison's deliberation entirely about?

3. How does Hemingway make the serviceability of the Africanist presence more pronounced?

4. Why does Morrison suggest that Dunbar's finer sensibilities have been dulled?

5. The common claim that white America has considered many things without reference to the black population includes what concepts?

6. What is the significance of nurses in Hemingway's work?

7. What does Morrison hope to avert the critical gaze from and to?

8. According to Morrison, when is mankind bereft?

9. According to Morrison, who responds best to culture and why?

10. How does early America distinguish itself by pressing toward a future of freedom?

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