The Fire Next Time | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Section 1

1. How is the term "Negro" used in the 1960's according to the author?

2. Describe what the author warns his nephew of in his letter in section one.

3. What is it that the author clearly states that his nephew faces?

4. What does the author say about the Emancipation Proclamation in section one?

5. Describe the author's tone in section one regarding American Society.

6. Why does the author address black men in similar situations within his letter?