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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What performer did Baldwin believe would be remembered for their performance as the embattled solider in Broadway's Deep Are the Roots?
(a) Otto Preminger.
(b) Harry Belafonte.
(c) Joe Adams.
(d) Gordon Heath.

2. According to Baldwin, which of the following can the black man call home?
(a) America.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) France.
(d) Africa.

3. Who traveled with Baldwin to visit his dying father on Long Island?
(a) Baldwin's friend.
(b) Baldwin's aunt.
(c) Baldwin's mother.
(d) Baldwin's brother.

4. In total, how many days did Baldwin spend in the French prison system?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

5. According to Baldwin, what is afforded to American students in Paris?
(a) Irresponsibility.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Equality.
(d) Responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food was always in the reoccurring nightmares that Baldwin had while in Fresnes?

2. 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?

3. What tool(s) does Baldwin take with him to the Swiss village?

4. What did Baldwin's first jail cell resemble?

5. What did Baldwin suggest attracted ex-GI's to live and study in Paris?

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