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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped the British colonial forces drive back young Kenyans?

2. The battle between the colonizers and the colonized grows out of what?

3. Fanon argues that the suppressed anger of the natives will turn to what?

4. Which of the following words describes the colonial society according to Fannon?

5. Rebel political movements make a mistake by turning first to whom, according to Fanon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the colonizing nation not interested in violence against the native peoples?

2. Why does native-on-native violence increase?

3. What should the natives remember about any concessions that they are offered?

4. What situations or obstacles may threaten the movement? Why?

5. Why are the lumpenproletariat so important for the revolutionary movement?

6. What happens as the native approaches the stage of decolonization?

7. Where is the most spontaneous and explosive force for the revolution found, according to Fanon? Why is this?

8. How do the colonial powers try to combat the revolution?

9. How does Fanon believe that dance relates to the oppression of colonialism?

10. What is the colonial system like for native peoples?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the process of recruitment to the movement. Where do the rebel leaders start when looking for support? What mistakes do they make in looking for support? In what groups do they find greater support for and participation in the movement? Why are these groups more supportive than others?

Essay Topic 2

What factors pose a threat to the revolutionary movement? What obstacles does the movement have to overcome in order to be successful? Why do these factors or obstacles present a problem for the movement?

Essay Topic 3

What was Fanon's work like in Algeria? How do you think his experiences and observations there influenced this book? Why do you think he chose to write this work? Do you feel he was qualified to do so?

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