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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. In describing Elijah Muhammad in "Down at the Cross," the author notes, "The central quality in Elijah's face is" what?
2. The author claims in "Down at the Cross" that two things caused him to begin listening to the Muslim speakers. What was the second thing?
3. What word from "Down at the Cross" refers to a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument?
4. In becoming a successful Young Minister, the author describes his rivalry with whom, in "Down at the Cross"?
5. In what war does the author describe many of his friends enlisting in the service to fight in the beginning of "Down at the Cross"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the author describe discussing with his driver after leaving Elijah Muhammad's home in "Down at the Cross"?
2. What is noteworthy about the quotes that open "Down at the Cross"?
3. What is the subject of the hymn that opens "Down at the Cross"? How does this quote tie in with the essay's themes?
4. What elements of foreshadowing can be seen in the first part of "Down at the Cross"?
5. How does the author perceive the expression of pain and suffering of blacks through Christianity?
6. What does the author remark about the Holocaust in "Down at the Cross"?
7. How would you describe the central subject and structure of the first part of "Down at the Cross"?
8. What parallels does the author draw between his father and Elijah Muhammad in "Down at the Cross"?
9. What is the source of the author's anger and resentment toward his father?
10. How does the author describe the setting of Elijah Muhammad's home in "Down at the Cross"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of racial oppression in "My Dungeon Shook." How does the author illustrate examples of racial oppression? What are his opinions and perceptions of the oppression faced by black Americans? How does the author propose to overcome oppression?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the life and career of author James Baldwin. What role did Baldwin play in the Civil Rights Movement? What are the major themes and subjects of Baldwin's essays, plays, and novels? Where did Baldwin live for most of his life?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the language style of The Fire Next Time. How would you describe the author's fluidity and lyricism in his language in the essays? What are examples of literary devices such as similes, metaphors, etc. employed by the author? How does the language style reflect upon the author?
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