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African American Literature Intro.

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many units will there be in this course ?

a)

6

b)

4

c)

9

d)

5

2.

A supplemental reading is a text that you are required to read to pass the course.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Who is the Author of "Just Mercy "?

a)

Assata Shakur

b)

Langston Hughes

c)

Booker T. Washington

d)

Bryan Stevenson

4.

African American Literature is a full year course.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following books are NOT a part of Unit 1 .

a)

Assata

b)

Dreams of My Father

c)

The Soul of Black Folk

d)

Malcolm X

6.

What branch of the military did Ms. Wilson serve in ?

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Marines

d)

Airforce

7.

Which on of these books was adapted into a movie staring Michael B. Jordan ?

a)

The Amen Corner

b)

Assata

c)

Their Eyes Were Watching God

d)

Just Mercy

8.

Required readings are texts that are related to the course but optional to read.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How important is attendance to this course ?

a)

You only have to come once a week to keep up.

b)

Attendance is VITAL to your success in this course.

c)

You don't really have to worry about it. Just do the work in Canvas.

10.

Being prepared for class means ......

a)
  • Having assigned reading and or discussion questions completed (prior to entry).

b)

Having a charged and working laptop everyday all the time.

c)
  • Having a writing utensil, and paper. 

d)

All of the above

11.

If I don't have my laptop I will ....

a)

Be required to come to office hours to makeup the assignment. 

b)

Be able to do my work on my phone.

c)
  • Receive a referral and a call hone if the issue continues.

d)
  • Receive a zero for classwork.

12.

Scholars will also examine how this tradition that explores a diverse body of ideas which nonetheless coalesce around the preoccupations of ________,_______ , ________, and security.

(a)  

13.

Which of the following is not a supplemental reading .

a)

The Bluest Eye

b)

Breath

c)

In Love and Trouble

d)

Just Mercy

14.

"Their Eyes Were Watching God" was written by ....

a)

Zora Neal Hurston

b)

Marcus Garvey

c)

Toni Morrison

d)

Langston Hughes

15.

African American literature is a body of writing by Americans of African descent that explores themes of interest to Black people in the United States. It includes written forms such as fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and letters, as well as oral forms such as spirituals, sermons, gospel music, blues, and rap. The literature is closely tied to African American culture, history, needs, aspirations, and ways of life.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

African American Literature Scholars must request extensions via email.

a)

Trues

b)

False