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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 settlers believe the natives are incapable of what?

2. What will the native people abandon once the fight for freedom begins?

3. What will the initial period of euphoria be replaced with?

4. The native finds that who tries to resist and block reform?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the colonial powers seek to create a divide between the rural and urban areas?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does the revolution begin?

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

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

10. How is the colonialist bourgeoisie aided by religion?

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

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

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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