Think You Know Toni Morrison? This Quiz Might Humble You.

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    When was she awarded the Nobel prize in literature?

    • 1984
    • 1993
    • 1983
    • 1989
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You ever bragged in class about being a Toni Morrison superfan — then blanked when someone asked what Beloved was really about? Oof. We’ve all been there. You might think you know her iconic prose, the symbolism behind Sula, or what she meant by "rememory" — but how deep is your Morrison muscle memory really?

That’s where the How Much You Know About Toni Morrison? Quiz steps in. Designed for readers, lit geeks, booktokers, and curious minds alike, this isn’t your average multiple-choice scroll. It’s a tribute and a test. A celebration of her words, and a challenge to those who claim to know them.

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  • 2. 
    What is Toni Morrison's baptismal name?  - ProProfs

    What is Toni Morrison's baptismal name? 

    • Elizabeth 

    • Mary 

    • Deborah 

    • Anthony 

    Correct Answer
    A. Anthony 
    Explanation
    Toni Morrison's baptismal name is Anthony.

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  • 3. 
    Hat did Toni Morrison study in the university?  - ProProfs

    Hat did Toni Morrison study in the university? 

    • History 

    • Linguistics 

    • English 

    • Psychology 

    Correct Answer
    A. English 
    Explanation
    Toni Morrison studied English in the university.

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  • 4. 
    When was Toni Morrison's Sula published?  - ProProfs

    When was Toni Morrison's Sula published? 

    • 1978

    • 1973

    • 1979

    • 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. 1973
    Explanation
    Toni Morrison's novel "Sula" was published in 1973. This novel explores the lives of two African American women, Sula and Nel, and their complex friendship. Set in a fictional town called Medallion, Ohio, the story spans several decades and delves into themes of race, gender, identity, and the consequences of societal expectations. Morrison's powerful storytelling and vivid characters have made "Sula" a significant contribution to American literature, earning her critical acclaim and establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary fiction.

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  • 5. 
    When did she graduate from Howard University?  - ProProfs

    When did she graduate from Howard University? 

    • 1951 

    • 1953

    • 1959

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1953
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer is 1953. This is because the question is asking about the year she graduated from Howard University, and out of the given options, 1953 is the only year mentioned.

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  • 6. 
    Which of these is her favorite author?  - ProProfs

    Which of these is her favorite author? 

    • Leo Tolstoy 

    • William Shakespeare 

    • John Donne 

    • Alice Watkins 

    Correct Answer
    A. Leo Tolstoy 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Leo Tolstoy. This can be inferred from the question that asks about her favorite author, and Leo Tolstoy is one of the options provided. Without any further information given, it can be assumed that Leo Tolstoy is her favorite author based on the fact that he is included as a possible answer.

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  • 7. 
    How old was she when she became a catholic?  - ProProfs

    How old was she when she became a catholic? 

    • 12 years old 

    • 15 years old 

    • 10 years old 

    • 13 years old 

    Correct Answer
    A. 12 years old 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 12 years old. This means that she became a catholic when she was 12 years old.

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  • 8. 
    What year saw her enroll at Howard University?  - ProProfs

    What year saw her enroll at Howard University? 

    • 1947

    • 1949

    • 1938 

    • 1951

    Correct Answer
    A. 1949
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1949. This means that the year in which she enrolled at Howard University was 1949.

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  • 9. 
    When was she presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom?  - ProProfs

    When was she presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom? 

    • May 29, 1998

    • June 12, 2000

    • June 12, 2005

    • May 29, 2012 

    Correct Answer
    A. May 29, 2012 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is May 29, 2012. This date refers to when she was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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  • 10. 
    What is the title of her fourth novel?  - ProProfs

    What is the title of her fourth novel? 

    • Tar Baby 

    • Dreaming Emmett 

    • Sula 

    • Beloved 

    Correct Answer
    A. Tar Baby 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Tar Baby" because the question asks for the title of her fourth novel, and out of the given options, "Tar Baby" is the only one that fits this criteria.

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