Quiz on The Souls of Black Folk by Du Bois
Authored by Samantha Castagnino
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the "veil" that Du Bois describes in The Souls of Black Folk?
A physical barrier between black and white people
The separation of black people from their true identity
A metaphor for the invisibility of black people in American society
A literal veil worn by black people
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Du Bois introduces the concept of "double consciousness." What does this term refer to?
The ability to live in two different cultures simultaneously
The conflict of being both African and American
The awareness of how one is perceived by others while maintaining a separate sense of self
The psychological struggle between good and evil within oneself
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical event does Du Bois mention as a significant turning point for African Americans?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Civil War
The Great Migration
The Harlem Renaissance
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In The Souls of Black Folk, Du Bois critiques Booker T. Washington for advocating which approach to improving the lives of African Americans?
Political agitation and protest
Higher education and civil rights
Economic self-reliance and vocational training
Complete separation from white society
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Du Bois writes about the "Talented Tenth." What does this concept refer to?
The top ten percent of African American society who should lead the race
The wealthiest African Americans
The ten most influential African American leaders of the time
A group of African Americans who supported Du Bois's ideas
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe how Du Bois's concept of "double consciousness" impacts the identity and behavior of African Americans in society.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain the significance of the "Sorrow Songs" as discussed by Du Bois in The Souls of Black Folk.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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