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- 23 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
In Chapter 15 of William Wells Brown’s novel Clotel, the character Clotel is identified as a quadroon. What is the meaning of the term 'quadroon' in this context?
Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The term 'quadroon' historically refers to a person with one-quarter Black ancestry, meaning one of their four grandparents was Black. This classification was used during the time period depicted in the novel to describe mixed-race individuals.
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