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Shadow and ACT by Ralph Ellison
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Shadow and Act'?
A) Richard Wright
B) Toni Morrison
C) James Baldwin
D) Ralph Ellison
  • 2. 'Shadow and Act' is primarily a collection of what?
A) Novels
B) Essays
C) Short stories
D) Poems
  • 3. Which novel is Ralph Ellison best known for?
A) The Bluest Eye
B) Native Son
C) Invisible Man
D) Go Tell It on the Mountain
  • 4. Ellison discusses the parallel experiences of which groups?
A) Only white Americans
B) Only African Americans
C) African Americans and other marginalized groups
D) Only immigrants
  • 5. In 'Shadow and Act', how does Ellison describe African American identity?
A) As singular and uniform
B) As unimportant
C) As complex and multifaceted
D) As outdated
  • 6. Ellison discusses the impact of what kind of music on African American culture?
A) Jazz
B) Classical
C) Country
D) Pop
  • 7. Which city is a significant backdrop in Ellison's work?
A) New Orleans
B) Chicago
C) New York City
D) Los Angeles
  • 8. What theme is prevalent throughout 'Shadow and Act'?
A) Adventure
B) Identity
C) Romance
D) Science fiction
  • 9. Ellison's essays in 'Shadow and Act' often incorporate what?
A) Mathematical theories
B) Historical documents
C) Personal anecdotes
D) Fictional stories
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