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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alien Gospel or Source of Inspiration?; Alienation, Anger, Rage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the poem immediately following "The Legacy of Ancestral Arts" by Countee Cullen address?
(a) Her thoughts on Harlem.
(b) Her thoughts on Africa.
(c) How to become a successful Negroe.
(d) The history of her artwork.

2. Who says "white folks is white" in one of Cullen's poems?
(a) Aunt Em.
(b) Aunt Jem.
(c) Uncle Jim.
(d) Uncle Jem.

3. Why do Negroes mimic according to Hurston?
(a) For the fun; not to be like others.
(b) To feel better.
(c) To be like others.
(d) For money.

4. What does the poem "Old Black Men" describe?
(a) The old men realize life hasn't turned out as they planned.
(b) They're age.
(c) They're relationships.
(d) They're color.

5. According to "Our Greatest Gift to America", where do Negroes frequently spend their time?
(a) Parks.
(b) Bars.
(c) Clubs.
(d) Libraries.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hughes, what does he find to be a subconscious belief in most Negro homes?

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

3. How many pieces of art does the last section in "Afro-American Past - History and Folk Tradition" have?

4. Who was selected president for the group that was formed in response to the police's refusals?

5. What does the "New Negro" believe in?

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