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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The story of Carmen Jones deals with what type of people?
2. Since Negroes have been in this country, Baldwin writes that their one devastating gain was:
3. According to Baldwin, why has the face of the Negro changed over time?
4. According to Baldwin, at what point does the making of an American begin?
5. Protest novels are said to resemble:
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Baldwin's tone in Everybody's Protest Novel.
2. Why were the Melodeers performing in the south?
3. What allows those former soldiers studying in Paris to remain abroad?
4. What are some of the limitations that make it hard for Baldwin to tolerate the French prison system?
5. Describe the Swiss village that Baldwin visits in the essay Stranger in the Village.
6. Who was Clarence Warde and what role did he play in the Journey to Atlanta?
7. Why does Baldwin use the theme of racial prejudice to set the topic and tone for Notes of a Native Son?
8. Describe Baldwin's relationship with his father.
9. According to Baldwin, what stereotypical qualities do Aunt Jemima and Uncle Tom share?
10. Why is it important to examine the myths about African Americans in order to discover what it means to be a "Negro in America"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Baldwin writes about the struggle for African Americans to find their own identity in the United States. Based on Baldwin's essays, do you think African Americans will be able to find their identity as American citizens or will they always have to "escape" in order to try to find their identity? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Isolation is a major theme throughout Baldwin's book Notes of a Native Son. What reasons do you think African Americans abroad had for choosing to isolate themselves from other African Americans abroad? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
The purpose of Baldwin's essays is to analyze, understand and deal with racial prejudice. Choose one or two of Baldwin's essays and discuss how the essay incorporates this purpose of analysis, understanding, and dealing with racial prejudice. Please use examples from the book to support your answer.
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