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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. What the former colonized groups have in common is overshadowed by different what?

2. The post-colonial middle class begins to act as what?

3. In the building of the new democracy, no one will be able to escape what?

4. The government in Algeria expects people to work hard so who will profit?

5. The authentic artist hopes to create something of value for whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the colonial power implement programs and reforms? What should the rebels realize about these?

2. What are the three phases of the culture's development by poets and writers?

3. Why is there not a single black culture in the world?

4. How can nations bypass the problems that may occur after the revolution?

5. What does Fanon say about the comparison between blacks in the United States with those in Africa? How are they similar and different?

6. According to Fanon, why is there a danger that national unity will disintegrate?

7. What things threaten the delicate veneer of national consciousness?

8. What do the colonialists believe about natives? How do they view the natives?

9. Why can't the new middle class expect to serve as the intermediary between international corporations and the native population?

10. How does the Arab world demonstrate the awaking of culture? What happened?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the phases that the native population goes through from a colonial society to a post-colonial society. How do people feel about rebellion at these different stages? Give specific examples from the book to describe the movement to a post-colonial society.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What happens to native art under colonialism, according to Fanon? Describe the changes that occur in native art as the society moves from a colonial to post-colonial society. Why do you think these changes happens?

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