Notes of a Native Son Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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Notes of a Native Son Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Journey to Atlanta.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the theme of Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son?
(a) Self-righteousness.
(b) Self-worth.
(c) Racial prejudice.
(d) Apartheid.

2. What negative stereotype does the character Carmen Jones perpetuate?
(a) The stereotype of light skinned Negroes being smarter than dark skinned Negroes.
(b) The stereotype of rampant sexuality.
(c) The stereotype of subservient Negro women.
(d) The stereotype of Negro women being the desire of white men's lust.

3. Why does Baldwin assert that White people contribute to the perpetuation of the stereotypical characters such as Aunt Jemima and Uncle Tom?
(a) Because Whites want to believe the happy, subservient personas of Black people
(b) Because Whites want to believe that Black people are unhappy with their lives.
(c) Because African Americans love to imitate these types of stereotypical characters.
(d) Because Whites like being entertained by the stereotypical figures of Black Americans.

4. What stereotypical trait is shared by the female and male leads in the film Carmen Jones?
(a) Light colored skin.
(b) Blue eyes.
(c) Fine hair.
(d) Dark colored skin.

5. Which of the following is not a characteristic given to history by Baldwin?
(a) Injustices.
(b) Negative images in the media.
(c) Slum.
(d) Remote Violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Baldwin, why has the face of the Negro changed over time?

2. What genre of film is the movie Carmen Jones?

3. According to Baldwin, who are the three most important characters in Uncle Tom's Cabin?

4. What was the political affiliation of the Amsterdam Star-News?

5. What biblical story does Baldwin say allows the Blacks to identify with Jews?

(see the answer key)

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