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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes of a Native Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story of Carmen Jones deals with what type of people?
(a) Amoral.
(b) Immortal.
(c) Moral.
(d) Immortal

2. According to Baldwin, why has the face of the Negro changed over time?
(a) Because of the white man's need for making Negroes as white as possible in order to interact with them.
(b) Because of the portrayal of Uncle Tom.
(c) Because of the white man's need for making Negroes cook and clean the white man's home.
(d) Because African Americans refuted the stereotypical images Aunt Jemima.

3. What did the parents of the Melodeers oppose prior to their departure for Atlanta?
(a) Mr. Wades as the group's manager and guardian .
(b) Only one chaperone for the group.
(c) The trip to Atlanta.
(d) An extra tour.

4. What other event shared the same date as the funeral of Baldwin's father?
(a) Baldwin's 20th birthday.
(b) Baldwin's 19th birthday.
(c) Baldwin's 17th birthday.
(d) Baldwin's 18th birthday.

5. According to Baldwin, if black faces cannot be made white then what other way can they be changed in order to be less offensive to white society?
(a) Light.
(b) White.
(c) Blank.
(d) Clear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baldwin describe literature on the subject of the Negro in America when it is written by Blacks?

2. What biblical story does Baldwin say allows the Blacks to identify with Jews?

3. What is dehumanization of the Negro inseparable from?

4. How does Baldwin describe the American Ideal?

5. Why does Baldwin think it is safe for the film Carmen Jones to utilize an all-Negro cast?

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