In Chapter XV of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, where did Linda hide ?
In Chapter XV of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, where did Linda hide ? A. Under the floorboards.B. With a friend. C. In the stables. D. In a remote cabin.
African-American Literature
In the United States, Reconstruction_______________?
In the United States, Reconstruction_______________? A. Is the time period that followed the Civil War. B. Describes the rebuilding after World War I. C. Refers to the Civil Rights movement. D. Took place only in the North.
During the early 20th century, a black person’s purpose in passing might have been_________________?
During the early 20th century, a black person’s purpose in passing might have been_________________? A. To obtain justice for black people.B. To get better accommodations on the train, better seats in the theatre. C. To escape from slavery. D. None…
Richard Wright said he created the character of Bigger in Native Son because______________?
Richard Wright said he created the character of Bigger in Native Son because______________? A. He had known many “Biggers” in his life. B. He was trying to overcome his fears of powerful men. C. He was proud of all the…
Which of the following authors was not of mixed race heritage ?
Which of the following authors was not of mixed race heritage ? A. Jean Toomer B. Charles ChesnuttC. Booker T. Washington D. Frederick Douglass
Although different in tone, Soujourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” and David Walker’s “Appeal in Four Articles” are similar in what way ?
Although different in tone, Soujourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” and David Walker’s “Appeal in Four Articles” are similar in what way ? A. Their belief in necessary violence. B. Their belief that women should have equal rights.C. Their appeals…
In Lucille Clifton’s “wishes for son,” the narrator lists what wishes her sons ?
In Lucille Clifton’s “wishes for son,” the narrator lists what wishes her sons ? A. That they learn from her mistakes. B. That they have richer lives than hers. C. That they have all they ever wished for themselves.D. That…
W.E.B. Du Bois accuses Booker T. Washington of being______________?
W.E.B. Du Bois accuses Booker T. Washington of being______________? A. A Christian. B. A radical.C. An accomodationist. D. A coward.
What was the Great Migration ?
What was the Great Migration ? A. A period of time when African Americans moved North in large numbers. B. When African Americans settled Liberia. C. When slaves traveled the Underground Railroad. D. When African Americans migrated to the South…
Some critics argue that the use of dialect by such authors as Paul Laurence Dunbar and Charles Chesnutt did all of the following except_______________?
Some critics argue that the use of dialect by such authors as Paul Laurence Dunbar and Charles Chesnutt did all of the following except_______________? A. Strengthened the African American’s place in the world of literature B. Perpetuated stereotypes C. Allowed…