When was the Black Ball, By Ralph Ellison written?

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?

If you had read the label carefully, you wouldn’t have bought the expired product.what does it means? a. you didn’t buy the expired product because you read the level carefully.b. you didn’t read the label carefully so you bought the expired product.

Which detail does the author include to support the central idea about how her mother about the dictator? a) doubly revolted b) obsession c) in exile d) isolated e) cautionary tales