Richard Wright: Life and Works

Richard Wright: Life and Works

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Richard Wright, born in Mississippi, was influenced by his family's struggles and his early life in the South. His experiences of poverty and racial discrimination shaped his writing. Wright's literary career began with short stories and poetry, gaining recognition through his association with leftist writers. His major works, including 'Native Son' and 'Black Boy', established him as a prominent author. Wright's move to Paris in 1947 allowed him to explore themes of freedom and human rights, leading to a prolific period of writing. His works continue to challenge readers with their critiques of society and human nature.

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the profession of Richard Wright's father?

Writer

Sharecropper

Schoolteacher

Lawyer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state did Richard Wright spend his early years in?

Louisiana

Mississippi

Georgia

Alabama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major theme in Wright's work was influenced by his father's actions?

Freedom

Justice

Love

Hunger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which school did Richard Wright attend in Memphis?

Smith Robertson Junior High

Jim Hill School

Lanier High School

Howe Institute

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the title of Richard Wright's autobiography?

Black Boy

Native Son

The Long Dream

The Outsider

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which writer was NOT mentioned as an influence on Wright?

Sherwood Anderson

H.L. Mencken

Ernest Hemingway

Theodore Dreiser

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Wright join the Communist Party?

1930

1932

1934

1936

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