3. What refers to a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, such as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose?

4. The Anglo-Saxon Association of America believes that those without pure Nordic blood should lose their what?

5. Who is president of the Anglo-Saxon Association of America?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the antihero and his conspirators escape in Chapter 12?

2. Why do the mill laborers distrust the New York unionizers in Chapter 7?

3. What word does Matthew receive of a strike in Chapter 7? Where does he go?

4. How does Matthew discredit the chairman of the strike in Chapter 7?

5. Who is nominated in Chapter 10 for the Democratic candidate for the Presidency?

6. In what way does Matthew cheat everyone involved in the strike in Chapter 7?

7. Why are Democrats worried about losing votes in Chapter 8?

8. What does Givens do upon arrival in Chapter 12? What does Helen ask Matthew?

9. What does Buggerie reveal about Snobbcraft's ancestry in Chapter 11? What of the other candidates?

10. What is notable about the broadcasting company name in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Matthew's actions at the mill in Chapter 7. How do Matthew's actions show that greed as opposed to empathy is his driving force?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history of labor unions in the United States. When, where and why did labor unions first organize? What is the difference between unionizing in the North and the South?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the politics of the 1930s and their depiction in the novel. How are the politicians shown to be corrupt in the narrative?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 911 words
(approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample

More summaries and resources for teaching or studying Black No More.

View all Lesson Plans available from BookRags.

Copyrights

BookRags