Arna Wendell Bontemps Biography Quiz

Where was Arna Wendell Bontemps born?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Los Angeles, California

• Alexandria, Louisiana

• New York, New York

Answer explanation

Arna Wendell Bontemps was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, making this the correct choice.

What was Arna Bontemps' father's profession?

• Librarian

• Bricklayer

• Schoolteacher

• Artist

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps' father was a Bricklayer, as indicated in the correct answer choice.

Which college did Arna Bontemps graduate from in 1923?

• Pacific Union College

• Oakwood Junior College

• San Fernando Academy

• University of Chicago

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps graduated from Pacific Union College in 1923, making it the correct choice.

In which year did Arna Bontemps accept a teaching position in Harlem?

• 1925

• 1924

• 1926

• 1923

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps accepted a teaching position in Harlem in 1924, making the correct answer choice 1924.

Who was Arna Bontemps' frequent collaborator?

• Countee Cullen

• W. E. B. DuBois

• James Weldon Johnson

• Langston Hughes

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps' frequent collaborator was Langston Hughes.

Which of the following was Arna Bontemps' first book of fiction?

• God Sends Sunday

• You Can’t Pet a Possum

• A Summer Tragedy

• Black Thunder

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps' first book of fiction was 'God Sends Sunday'.

In which year did Arna Bontemps receive a master’s degree in library science?

• 1942

• 1943

• 1941

• 1940

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps received a master’s degree in library science in 1943, making the correct answer choice 1943.

What is the current function of Arna Bontemps' family’s old Louisiana home?

• A private residence

• A public library

• A museum and cultural arts center

• A historical landmark

Answer explanation

The current function of Arna Bontemps' family’s old Louisiana home is as a museum and cultural arts center.