1. In Thurman's story, who asks why he should focus only on his African roots when he has Indian and German roots as well?
(a) Dr. Parkes.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Paul.
(d) Paulene.

2. What is suggested that the whites must do in "Race Pride"?
(a) Stand a fight the fight.
(b) Leave Asian and African countries.
(c) Leave Asia and African countries or accept all men as equal.
(d) Accept men as equal.

3. According to Locke, how do Negroes respond to their treatment by other races?
(a) They fight back.
(b) They allow themselves to be ridiculed.
(c) They back down.
(d) They use it as an excuse to behave the way they do.

4. What is the title of the ending section of "Afro-American Past - History and Folk Tradition"?
(a) "Visual Arts: To Celebrate Blackness".
(b) "Seeing Blackness".
(c) "To Celebrate Blackness".
(d) "Visual Arts".

5. What animal remains by Aunt Judy Bickerstaff in "Uncle Monday" until she begins to doubt herself?
(a) A snake.
(b) An alligator.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A crocodile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What essay concludes with the idea that labor organizations should "harness the discontent of Negroes" in order to obtain "working class emancipation"?

2. What kind of changes does Locke see in the overall perception of Negroes?

3. What is the title of the essay by Langston Hughes that delves into the racial stumbling block Negro artists face?

4. Who is the author of "Sterling Brown: The New Negro Folk Poet"?

5. In Johnson's essay, what is the name of the person who leaves his wife on a street corner, only to find her being harassed?

(see the answer key)

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