James Baldwin: A Multifaceted Talent

What was James Baldwin's first national magazine piece about?

• An analysis of religious themes

• A critique of American cinema

• A review of Russian writer Maxim Gorki

• A biography of Maya Angelou

How did Baldwin prefer to write his works?

• In longhand on a legal pad

• Using a typewriter

• Typing on a computer

• Dictating to an assistant

What role did Baldwin play in Maya Angelou's literary career?

• He wrote a foreword for her book

• He edited her first manuscript

• He introduced her to a publisher

• He co-authored her first novel

In his film criticism, what theme did Baldwin often explore?

• The influence of European directors

• The evolution of horror films

• The depiction of race in American films

• The portrayal of women in cinema

What is one of the key themes Baldwin discussed in his essay 'The Devil Finds Work'?

• The importance of education

• The complexity of love

• The banality of evil in films

• The beauty of nature