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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. Who arrived in America as a child and was purchased by a man in Boston?
(a) Phyllis Wheatley.
(b) Eli Whitney.
(c) Phil Wheatney.
(d) Phyllis Whitney.

2. In "Africa for the Africans", what does Domingo say about the enslavement of Negroes?
(a) They were all enslaved once.
(b) Enslavement still exists today.
(c) Africa enslaved the most slaves before the US Civil War.
(d) Negroes haves been manipulated into killing and enslaving Negroes.

3. What is being seen among the heritage of the minorities in "Race Pride"?
(a) A new pride.
(b) A new commitment to bettering their race.
(c) A protection of their race.
(d) A new appreciation of their lives.

4. Which story calls for donations to a defense fund for those accused of participation in recent riots?
(a) "If We Must Die".
(b) "Defense of the Negro Rioters".
(c) "The New Negro".
(d) "Garveyism".

5. What type of literary writing style is effective in the 3 line poem?
(a) It uses dramatic irony.
(b) It uses symbolism.
(c) The words are written in perfect speech.
(d) The words are rounded off at the end to mimic the Negro speech.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is "City Love" about?

3. What characteristic does the attitude of the "New Crowd" take?

4. What does Hurston examine in "Spiritual and Neo-Spiritual"?

5. What is suggested that the whites must do in "Race Pride"?

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