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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes of a Native Son.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the profession of Baldwin's father?
(a) Hotel Attendant.
(b) Musician.
(c) Politician.
(d) Minister.
2. Where was Baldwin's father born?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Harlem.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Atlanta.
3. Why does Baldwin think it is safe for the film Carmen Jones to utilize an all-Negro cast?
(a) There are no white people to which the Negroes may be compared.
(b) White people do not want to see an interracial cast.
(c) The Negroes would see a movie with an all-Negro cast.
(d) The all-Negro cast is less intimidating.
4. What are there more of in Harlem than any other ghetto in the city?
(a) Homes.
(b) Grocery Stores.
(c) Prisons.
(d) Churches.
5. How many of Baldwin's brothers were in the quartet?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.
Short Answer Questions
1. The story of Carmen Jones deals with what type of people?
2. According to Baldwin, why has the face of the Negro changed over time?
3. According to Baldwin, at what point does the making of an American begin?
4. Where is Atlanta located?
5. Where did Baldwin go after his father's funeral to celebrate his birthday?
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