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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 sustains the rebel cause?

2. Colonialists will try to drive wedges between different groups of natives based on differences in tribal affiliation, ethnic differences and what?

3. What can carry the movement in the first few days, but not later on?

4. The native settler may believe that who will punish the transgressor of social norms?

5. The rebel movement may rely on what in the urban areas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What should the natives remember about any concessions that they are offered?

2. How does the revolution begin?

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

4. What obstacle do rebel leaders face in contacting the rural peasants about the movement? Why is it there?

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

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

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

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

9. How is the colonialist bourgeoisie aided by religion?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens to native art under colonialism, according to Fanon? Describe the changes that occur in native art as the society moves from a colonial to post-colonial society. Why do you think these changes happens?

Essay Topic 2

What factors pose a threat to the revolutionary movement? What obstacles does the movement have to overcome in order to be successful? Why do these factors or obstacles present a problem for the movement?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the process of recruitment to the movement. Where do the rebel leaders start when looking for support? What mistakes do they make in looking for support? In what groups do they find greater support for and participation in the movement? Why are these groups more supportive than others?

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