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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What difference does Baldwin suggest exists between soldiers that studied in Paris and those that did not?
(a) Many that studied there return to America.
(b) Many that did not study in Paris died in battle.
(c) Many that studied there saw active duty
(d) Many that studied there did not see active duty.

2. Why does Baldwin insist that the operatic songs performed by the cast in the film Carmen Jones have no connection to Negro life?
(a) The music pieces were sung in Italian and dubbed over the black actor's lip syncs.
(b) The music pieces were sung by white people and dubbed over the black actor's lip syncs.
(c) The music pieces were sung by white men and dubbed over the black actor's lip syncs.
(d) The music pieces were sung by middle class black people and dubbed over the black actor's lip syncs.

3. How long did the quartet's trip to Atlanta last?
(a) 16 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 18 days.

4. According to Baldwin, what does not exist among American students in Paris in the 1950s?
(a) A common experience.
(b) A worthwhile experience.
(c) An educational experience.
(d) A different experience.

5. What stereotypical trait do the immoral and evil characters share in the film Carmen Jones?
(a) Dark colored skin.
(b) Overweight.
(c) Coarse hair.
(d) Brown eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Baldwin use to describe the lives of American student in Paris in the 1950s?

2. What type of accommodations were promised to the Melodeers prior to leaving for Atlanta?

3. Why did Baldwin think the Negro vote was so easily bought and sold in the 1940s?

4. Where did the Melodeers ultimately end up rehearsing for their performances in Atlanta?

5. Why is the cleanliness of the Carmen Jones movie set necessary for white audiences?

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