Chapter 26

Quiz for Document 26-1: Lillian Smith, Killers of the Dream (1949)

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Question 1

What is the protagonist in Lillian Smith’s story Killers of the Dream recognizing as the thing “Out There” that causes her intense feelings?A. African American equality
B. African American inferiority
C. Socially accepted racism
D. White inferiority

Question 2

In Smith’s story, Mother tries to sever the family’s relations with Janie as quickly as possible byA. enforcing segregation immediately upon learning of her “race.”
B. having the children prepare for Janie’s departure immediately upon learning of Janie’s “race.”
C. removing Janie from the children’s bedroom immediately upon learning of her “race.”
D. forcing Janie out of the house immediately upon learning of her “race.”

Question 3

The reason given for Janie’s departure is that “white and colored people do not live together,” beyond which the narrator can be offered no explanation. The purpose behind the author’s use of this exchange is most likely to illustrate thatA. civil rights efforts are futile.
B. parental authority is absolute.
C. racial segregation has no rational basis.
D. segregation is a moral absolute.