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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 stereotypical trait is shared by the female and male leads in the film Carmen Jones?
(a) Fine hair.
(b) Light colored skin.
(c) Blue eyes.
(d) Dark colored skin.

2. Who were the only white people that visited Baldwin's childhood home?
(a) Welfare workers and teachers.
(b) Welfare workers and bill collectors.
(c) Bill Collectors and police officers.
(d) Welfare workers and police officers.

3. What is not one of the two legends of the "white Gentile" as described by Baldwin?
(a) He has divided Negro men and women.
(b) He has divided the Jews and Negroes.
(c) He has taught the Negro to be inferior.
(d) He treats the Negro like a slave.

4. Why is the cleanliness of the Carmen Jones movie set necessary for white audiences?
(a) The cleanliness makes white audiences more comfortable with the role of the lead male Negro.
(b) The cleanliness makes white audiences view the black actors as equals.
(c) The cleanliness makes white audiences want to watch more Negro movies.
(d) The cleanliness makes white audiences more comfortable with seeing Negroes in familiar situations.

5. What's the name of Baldwin's brother who relayed his experience with the Melodeers in Atlanta?
(a) David.
(b) James.
(c) Brian.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are there more of in Harlem than any other ghetto in the city?

2. What technique did Baldwin say he used in arguments with his father?

3. What did Baldwin drink before his father's funeral?

4. Who was the representative of the Progressive Party in Atlanta?

5. What does Baldwin say is the hatred symbol of Georgia?

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