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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 phenomenon does Baldwin address in the essay entitled, A Question of Identity?
(a) Americans who chose to remain in Paris after the war.
(b) Americans who chose to remain in America after the war.
(c) African Americans who leave America to write about race in America.
(d) Americans who fought in the war.

2. In what year was the all-Black production of Carmen Jones released?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1955.

3. Why did Baldwin think the Negro vote was so easily bought and sold in the 1940s?
(a) Because Blacks were in need of money.
(b) Because Blacks did care about politics.
(c) Because it was treated with little respect.
(d) Because Whites has a great influence in Black politics.

4. Who had the money to pay for the Melodeers' accommodations in Atlanta?
(a) Mrs. Brandon Price.
(b) Henry Wallace.
(c) Clarance Warde.
(d) Louis Burner.

5. According to Baldwin, what characteristic does Dorothy Dandridge have that Pearl Bailey lacks?
(a) Charisma.
(b) Shyness.
(c) Sexiness.
(d) Aggression.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What stereotypical trait is shared by the female and male leads in the film Carmen Jones?

3. Who was the presidential candidate representing the Progressive Party at the time Baldwin wrote this essay?

4. According to Baldwin, what is afforded to American students in Paris?

5. Why does Baldwin think it is safe for the film Carmen Jones to utilize an all-Negro cast?

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