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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 native artist or writer discovers that their true vocation is to do what?

2. Fanon describes be-bop music as a music of what?

3. Modern Arabs cannot revive what?

4. What is the only path to unity according to Fanon?

5. Although former colonies have a potential unity, they also have what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can the people of Africa avoid the disintegration of national unity and the threat from the bourgeoisie?

2. What do the people do when they realize the leader's true motives? What does the leader do?

3. Why does the colonial power implement programs and reforms? What should the rebels realize about these?

4. Why can't the new middle class expect to serve as the intermediary between international corporations and the native population?

5. How does the discovery of one's own indigenous culture affect the artist or writers?

6. Why is a uniform national prosperity far from a reality?

7. Why is there not a single black culture in the world?

8. How does the new middle class treat the farm workers?

9. How can nations bypass the problems that may occur after the revolution?

10. What does Fanon say about the comparison between blacks in the United States with those in Africa? How are they similar and different?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe one example that Fanon uses to illustrate the consequences that colonialism can have on individuals? What does Fanon believe is causing the particular issue for the person? What point is he trying to make with the examples that he gives? Do you agree or disagree with his point? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Why is native culture an important part of the revolution against colonialism? What changes have to take place among native artists? Why do you think native art is repressed under colonialism?

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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