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A) As outdated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C) Historical documents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