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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Equal in Paris.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the story of the Negro described in the chapter entitled Many Thousands Gone?
(a) The story of Native Americans.
(b) The story of Americans.
(c) The story of the original American settlers.
(d) The story of African Americans.

2. How has Harlem changed since Baldwin's parents' lifetime?
(a) Not at all.
(b) A great deal.
(c) Not much.
(d) Somewhat in the Jewish occupied areas.

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

4. What technique did Baldwin say he used in arguments with his father?
(a) Combative behavior.
(b) Violence.
(c) Silence.
(d) Name calling.

5. Protest novels are said to resemble:
(a) Missionaries to South America.
(b) Missionaries to Africa.
(c) Missionaries to America.
(d) Missionaries to India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baldwin criticize the book Native Son?

2. What is the theme of Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son?

3. How does Baldwin describe the entertainment industry in Paris for American performers in the 1940s and 50s?

4. What is Baldwin arrested for while in Paris?

5. What genre of film is the movie Carmen Jones?

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