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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. Fanon suggests that the act of colonization is accompanied by what?

2. What sustains the rebel cause?

3. Fanon states that what cannot sustain the revolution?

4. Fanon argues that colonialists are skilled at exploiting the rift between which two groups?

5. Fanon argues that decolonization is always what type of struggle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What political route does Fanon encourage post-colonial societies to take instead of capitalism? Why?

2. What are the earliest stages of the rebellion like?

3. What is the biggest mistake that rebel political movements make in underdeveloped countries? Why?

4. What happens as the native approaches the stage of decolonization?

5. How does Fanon believe that dance relates to the oppression of colonialism?

6. What should the natives remember about any concessions that they are offered?

7. How does Frantz Fanon's approach differ from Martin Luther King's?

8. Why does native-on-native violence increase?

9. What situations or obstacles may threaten the movement? Why?

10. What obstacle do rebel leaders face in contacting the rural peasants about the movement? Why is it there?

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

Fanon suggests that the post-colonial society would be wise to adopt humanistic values and ideals. Why does Fanon believe that humanism is beneficial for the post-colonial society? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What factors pose a threat to the revolutionary movement? What obstacles does the movement have to overcome in order to be successful? Why do these factors or obstacles present a problem for the movement?

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