AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son

1. Question

   In paragraph 3, Baldwin I. describes his difficult relationship with his father II. places the father in a larger historical contextIII. blames his father for succumbing to the pressures of racism

   A.

   I only

   B.

   III only

   C.

   I and II only

   D.

   I and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: In paragraph 3, Baldwin I. describes his difficult relationship with his father II. places the father in a larger historical contextIII. blames his father for succumbing to the pressures of racism

2. Question

   In this passage, the author employs which of the following elements of fiction? I. plot II. settingIII. character

   A.

   I only

   B.

   III only

   C.

   I and II only

   D.

   II and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: In this passage, the author employs which of the following elements of fiction? I. plot II. settingIII. character

3. Question

   Paragraph 3 includes examples of each of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   parallel syntax

   B.

   personification

   C.

   allusion

   D.

   antithesis

   E.

   anaphora

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: Paragraph 3 includes examples of each of the following EXCEPT

4. Question

   The reference to Louis Armstrong serves primarily to

   A.

   set the historical context for the passage

   B.

   establish the author’s taste in music

   C.

   show the importance of African American culture in the household

   D.

   characterize the father’s judgmental nature

   E.

   lighten the tone of the passage

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: The reference to Louis Armstrong serves primarily to

5. Question

   Baldwin’s observation that his father “really should have been naked, with warpaint on and barbaric mementos, standing among spears” (par. 5) suggests that Baldwin believes

   A.

   his father’s life thwarted his true possibilities

   B.

   his father descended from royalty

   C.

   his father was a charlatan

   D.

   his father could have lived in another era

   E.

   his father’s African heritage was a source of inspiration

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: Baldwin’s observation that his father “really should have been naked, with warpaint on and barbaric mementos, standing among spears” (par. 5) suggests that Baldwin believes

6. Question

   Which of the following statements describes the effect of the sentence in paragraph 5 that begins “When he took one of his children on his knee to play”? I. The vivid detail in the sentence evokes an emotional response. II. The qualifiers in the sentence mirror the father’s complex relationship with his children.III. The length of the sentence suggests the enduring nature of the parent-child bond.

   A.

   I only

   B.

   II only

   C.

   III only

   D.

   I and II only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: Which of the following statements describes the effect of the sentence in paragraph 5 that begins “When he took one of his children on his knee to play”? I. The vivid detail in the sentence evokes an emotional response. II. The qualifiers in the sentence mirror the father’s complex relationship with his children.III. The length of the sentence suggests the enduring nature of the parent-child bond.

7. Question

   In the sentence “He was not a young man when we were growing up and he had already suffered many kinds of ruin” (par. 5), “ruin” most likely refers to the father’s

   A.

   age

   B.

   illness

   C.

   lack of understanding

   D.

   disappointment

   E.

   wasted time

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: In the sentence “He was not a young man when we were growing up and he had already suffered many kinds of ruin” (par. 5), “ruin” most likely refers to the father’s

8. Question

   Ultimately, Baldwin’s attitude toward his father is one of

   A.

   angry rejection

   B.

   sad resignation

   C.

   tender nostalgia

   D.

   uncertain pride

   E.

   tentative hope

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: Ultimately, Baldwin’s attitude toward his father is one of

9. Question

   Which of the following most accurately describes the narrative development of the passage?

   A.

   Baldwin reveals events chronologically as they occur.

   B.

   Baldwin intertwines his father’s story, his own story, and social commentary.

   C.

   Baldwin identifies causes of racism in America and explains their effects.

   D.

   Baldwin compares and contrasts his father’s experiences with his own.

   E.

   Baldwin juxtaposes his father’s past with his own present.

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: Which of the following most accurately describes the narrative development of the passage?

10. Question

    This passage includes all of the following contrasts EXCEPT

    A.

    past and present

    B.

    North and South

    C.

    appearance and reality

    D.

    happiness and sadness

    E.

    power and powerlessness

    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 10 Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son: This passage includes all of the following contrasts EXCEPT