1. Who was the representative of the Progressive Party in Atlanta?
(a) Mrs. Dorothy Dandridge.
(b) Mrs. Frank Johnson.
(c) Mrs. Branson Price.
(d) Mr. Henry Wallace.

2. How does Baldwin describe the American Ideal?
(a) Everyone should be as different as possible.
(b) Everyone should connect to their cultural identity.
(c) Everyone should reconnect to American history.
(d) Everyone should be as alike as possible.

3. What does Baldwin say is the hatred symbol of Harlem?
(a) The Jew.
(b) The Negro.
(c) The Mulatto.
(d) The Black man.

4. What is the theme of Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son?
(a) Racial prejudice.
(b) Self-worth.
(c) Self-righteousness.
(d) Apartheid.

5. What was the aim of the quartet groups like the Melodeers?
(a) To change Whites' views of Black music.
(b) To travel to other parts of the country.
(c) To make a livelihood from music.
(d) To sing at churches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baldwin suggest the presupposition of the two novels Kingsblood Royal and If He Hollers Let Him Go are in the chapter entitled Many Thousands Gone?

2. Who played the lead male role in the film Carmen Jones?

3. Which of the following is not a characteristic given to history by Baldwin?

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

5. What was the political affiliation of the Amsterdam Star-News?

(see the answer key)

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