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

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 did not see active duty.
(b) Many that did not study in Paris died in battle.
(c) Many that studied there return to America.
(d) Many that studied there saw active duty

2. Where did Baldwin live while in Paris?
(a) French hotels.
(b) A rented apartment.
(c) The home of French friends.
(d) French motels.

3. Of all Americans, who does Baldwin say Negroes distrust the most?
(a) Jews.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Musicians.
(d) Politicians.

4. According to Baldwin, what was the legend of Paris?
(a) One of bureaucracy.
(b) One of freedom.
(c) One of equality.
(d) One of democracy.

5. What happened on the same day that Baldwin's father died?
(a) The eighth child was born.
(b) The tenth child was born.
(c) The seventh child was born.
(d) The ninth child was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Negro in America referred to in the chapter entitled Many Thousands Gone?

2. How long had Baldwin been gone from home when his father passed away?

3. What is the name of the night club in the Latin Quarter that specializes in fried chicken and jazz?

4. Which group did Baldwin mention as living together in groups - in the same neighborhoods and student hotels - while in Paris in the 1940s and 50s?

5. What other event shared the same date as the funeral of Baldwin's father?

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