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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 second phase in the rediscovery of native culture is marked by what?

2. Which group poses a particular challenge for the post-colonial society?

3. Where should the new government be seated?

4. Fanon suggests that American blacks had little in common with blacks from places like the Congo except for what?

5. What myth do the colonialists hold?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the rediscovered native culture like?

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

4. What should those who are about to throw of colonialism realize?

5. Why do new cultural forms emerge?

6. What do the colonialists believe about natives? How do they view the natives?

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

8. What things threaten the delicate veneer of national consciousness?

9. According to Fanon, why is there a danger that national unity will disintegrate?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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