James Baldwin – A Talk to Teachers Quiz

What does James Baldwin describe as a very dangerous time?

• The current educational period

• The era of technological advancements

• The time we are living through

• The future of space exploration

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Baldwin, what is society desperately menaced by?

• Alien invasions

• Economic downturns

• Internal issues

• External threats

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the entire purpose of education, according to Baldwin?

• To encourage obedience

• To prepare students for the workforce

• To perpetuate the aims of society

• To create individuals who question the world

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Baldwin suggest is the result of a society that only wants obedience?

• Prosperity and peace

• Innovation and creativity

• The society is about to perish

• Increased educational standards

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What risk does a Negro child born in America run, according to Baldwin?

• Becoming highly successful

• Becoming schizophrenic

• Inheriting great wealth

• Never facing any discrimination

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Baldwin say about the myths proliferating in America about Negroes?

• They are designed to demean

• They are based on scientific evidence

• They are exaggerated

• They are largely accurate

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Baldwin believe is necessary for society's only hope?

• Strict laws

• Economic growth

• Examination and change of society

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Baldwin suggest about the identity of America?

• It is the most diverse in the world

• It is based on myths

• It is well-established and respected

• It is admired by all other countries

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Baldwin, what is the effect of lying about one aspect of anybody's history?

• It leads to a better understanding of history

• It has no significant effect

• It necessitates lying about all of it

• It encourages critical thinking

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Baldwin say about the American white man's grip on reality?

• It is admired worldwide

• It is based on solid facts

• It has been lost long ago

• It is stronger than ever

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3