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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. Rebel political movements make a mistake by turning first to whom, according to Fanon?

2. Why is the advantage in the hands of the colonialists when violence does occur?

3. Political parties may be inexperienced at organizing what?

4. Fanon suggests that rural peasants may resent whom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does native-on-native violence increase?

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

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

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

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

7. How do the colonial powers try to combat the revolution?

8. What actions do the leaders of the movement need to do in order to keep the movement going?

9. How does Frantz Fanon's approach differ from Martin Luther King's?

10. What political route does Fanon encourage post-colonial societies to take instead of capitalism? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Fanon's work like in Algeria? How do you think his experiences and observations there influenced this book? Why do you think he chose to write this work? Do you feel he was qualified to do so?

Essay Topic 2

Why do natives form rebellions or revolutions against colonial societies? What factors influence the development of revolutionary movements? Do you agree or disagree with their reasoning? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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