The Wretched of the Earth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Wretched of the Earth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What will the native people abandon once the fight for freedom begins?

2. Which of the following words describes the colonial society according to Fannon?

3. How do the rural peasants feel about being bypassed at first?

4. Which of the following is a weapon used by the natives in the rebellion in Madagascar?

5. When the native become discontent with the settlers' society, what does the native rediscover?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the colonialist likely to react after the initial period of euphoria? Give an example from the reading of the reaction.

2. What happens as the native approaches the stage of decolonization?

3. What is colonization, according to Fanon? What are the effects of colonization?

4. Why is educating and indoctrinating the groups that have joined the rebellion important?

5. What are the earliest stages of the rebellion like?

6. Where is the most spontaneous and explosive force for the revolution found, according to Fanon? Why is this?

7. What is the biggest mistake that rebel political movements make in underdeveloped countries? Why?

8. Who tries to block or resist the native/rebel, according to Fanon?

9. What is the colonial system like for native peoples?

10. How does Fanon believe that dance relates to the oppression of colonialism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Fanon, what is a colonial society like? Use examples from the book to help describe Fanon's view of colonial societies. What effects do colonial societies have on the citizens? Why are these consequences seen?

Essay Topic 2

Fanon argues that colonial society is a sick society. Why does he argue this? What facts does he use to back up this argument? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Fanon argue that the political education of the people is important? Do you agree or disagree with his argument? Why? Do you think political education is important in countries that haven't experienced colonialism?

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