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  1. How does Gerald Early describe the reaction of the African American middle class to the early days of jazz music? What was the basis of their view? Have things changed? Explain why or why not.

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    Questions: - How does Gerald Early describe the reaction of the African American middle class to the early days of jazz music? What was the basis of their view? Have things changed? Explain why or why not.
  2. When and why does Early see a change in the relationship between jazz and literature—what he calls “black letters” (par. 6)? What changes in the music led to changes in that relationship?

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    Questions: - When and why does Early see a change in the relationship between jazz and literature—what he calls “black letters” (par. 6)? What changes in the music led to changes in that relationship?
  3. What does Early see as some of the social effects of jazz music?

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    Questions: - What does Early see as some of the social effects of jazz music?