Conversation with Toni Morrison (Mar. 9, 1998) (8:44)

What is the setting of Toni Morrison's novel 'Paradise'?

• A convent in Louisiana

• A plantation in Mississippi

• An all-black town in Oklahoma

• A fictional town in Georgia

What inspired the creation of the town Ruby in 'Paradise'?

• The Great Depression

• The migration of ex-slaves to Oklahoma

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Harlem Renaissance

What is a central theme explored in 'Paradise'?

• The benefits of isolation

• The dangers of exclusivity

• The importance of wealth

• The power of technology

How does the town of Ruby respond to changing times?

• By seeking external help

• By opening its gates

• By embracing new ideas

• By maintaining isolation

What is the main difference between Ruby and the convent?

• Ruby is ruled by women, the convent by men

• Ruby is a place of magic, the convent is religious

• Ruby is patriarchal, the convent is matriarchal

• Ruby is modern, the convent is traditional

What type of values are present in the convent?

• Traditional family values

• Non-institutional and magical values

• Strict religious values

• Capitalistic values

What is the significance of the opening line in 'Paradise'?

• It emphasizes the setting

• It sets the tone for a mystery

• It introduces the main character

• It highlights the importance of race