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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Sound and the Mainstream, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellison choose to analyze William Falkner?
(a) Falkner is a close personal friend of Ellison.
(b) Falkner writes about Negro life with mixed motives but also with great success.
(c) Falkner is very critical of Ellison's novel.
(d) Falkner is a great artist and could not be left out of the discussion.

2. Where is Ellison living in the essay "Living with Music?"
(a) Cabin on board ship.
(b) Across from the Manhattan School of Music.
(c) Vermont barn.
(d) Tiny ground floor rear apartment.

3. Where is the essay "Stephen Crane and the Mainstream of American Fiction" published?
(a) It was never published.
(b) As an introduction to "The Red Badge of Courage" 1960 printing.
(c) In the Harvard Review of Literature, 1950.
(d) In the Atlantic Monthly.

4. Why do Crane and his wife move to England?
(a) To escape rumors that she was an ex-madam.
(b) He was wanted for several crimes.
(c) It was more civilized.
(d) It was more exotic to Crane than New York.

5. What does the chaos of noise cause in Ellison?
(a) Mental Illness.
(b) Hearing loss.
(c) Peace and Joy.
(d) Writer's block.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellison describe the philosopher Kierkegaard in the "Stephen Crane.." essay?

2. What does Ellison suggest as a subtitle for "Primer for White Folks?"

3. What does Ellison do to find some peace and quiet?

4. What does Ellison say the "Negro problem" actually is?

5. Who names Ellison?

(see the answer key)

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