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A) As outdated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B) Historical documents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