Jacob Lawrence Quiz

Why didn't African Americans migrate to the North in the early 1900's?

• To find work

• To better their lives

• To go on vacation

• To search for equality

Where did Jacob's family move to?

• Long Island, NY

• Harlem, NY

• The Bronx, NY

• Buffalo, NY

Why didn't Jacob do well in school?

• His teachers were mean

• He was a bad kid

• He was bored and frustrated

• He was too cool for school

What program paid Jacob to paint?

• After School Program

• The Gallery Program

• The Works Progress Administration

• The Easel Program

What did Jacob want his paintings to do?

• Tell a story

• Make him rich

• Make him famous

• Help him pass time

Which military branch did Jacob serve in?

• The Army

• The Navy

• The Marines

• The Air Force

What did Jacob teach himself?

• Math

• English

• Black History

• South Carolina History

Where did Jacob spend many hours of studying?

• The park

• The basketball court

• The Jazz Club

• The Library

What did Jacob consider his work to be?

• Sad

• Depressing

• Celebratory

• Scary

What did Jacob learn to do in the after-school program?

• Draw & Paint

• Cooking

• Auto Mechanics

• Sewing