Arnab Bon Thomps and His Legacy

Arnab Bon Thomps and His Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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Arnab Bon Thomps was a pivotal figure in African-American literature, known for creating the black historical fiction genre. His work during the Harlem Renaissance, particularly the novel Black Thunder, is celebrated for its unique perspective on historical events like Gabriel's slave revolt. Thomps also explored themes of racial oppression in his poetry, notably in A Black Man Talks of Reaping. His contributions continue to be recognized for their critical impact on literature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre did Arnab Bon Thomps create in African-American literature?

Romantic Fiction

Black Historical Fiction

Mystery Fiction

Science Fiction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which cultural movement did Arnab Bon Thomps become prominent?

The Beat Generation

The Jazz Age

The Harlem Renaissance

The Civil Rights Movement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of Arnab Bon Thomps' historical novel published in 1936?

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Black Thunder

Invisible Man

Native Son

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Gabriel, the central figure in 'Black Thunder'?

A plantation owner

A famous poet

A leader of a slave revolt

A civil rights activist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique perspective does 'Black Thunder' offer?

The viewpoint of journalists

The viewpoint of the slave community

The viewpoint of historians

The viewpoint of plantation owners

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the poem 'A Black Man Talks of Reaping'?

The joy of farming

The beauty of nature

The struggle for racial equality

The experience of agricultural labor and survival

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'A Black Man Talks of Reaping', what does the speaker fear?

The end of the world

The wind or foul taking the grain away

Losing his job

Being forgotten

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