Chapter 24

Quiz for Chapter Twenty-Four Analyzing Voices: Hunting Communists: The Case of Paul Robeson

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Question 1

In his testimony before HUAC, Thomas Young’s stated purpose for listing historical examples of African Americans’ service to the United States was toA. declare support for African American communists.
B. praise the efforts of Paul Robeson.
C. refute charges of African American disloyalty.
D. undermine the authority of HUAC.

Question 2

In his HUAC testimony, Manning Johnson distanced himself and other African Americans from Robeson’s purported statements byA. attacking Robeson’s psychological health.
B. criticizing Communist Party ideology.
C. denying the authority of HUAC.
D. praising African American contributions to America.

Question 3

What most distinguished the testimony of Jackie Robinson on Robeson’s alleged Paris comments from that of Thomas Young?A. Robinson questioned Robeson’s loyalty to America and his qualifications to speak openly on matters of race.
B. Robinson dismissed Robeson’s alleged comments but supported Robeson’s right to hold an opinion.
C. Young supported the Communist Party as an important element of the American political discourse.
D. Young defended Robeson’s right to make such statements as a healthy element of the civil rights conversation.

Question 4

Which of the following themes did the testimonies of Young, Johnson, and Robinson appear to have in common?A. Attacking Paul Robeson as a dangerous radical
B. Attacking the House Committee on Un-American Activities as un-American
C. Protecting civil rights efforts against charges of communism
D. Defending the civil rights of communists

Question 5

The testimony of Paul Robeson asserted that HUAC was promoting which of the following “un-American activities”?A. Communist Party growth
B. Efforts to support internationalism
C. Violations of the First Amendment
D. Violence against African American people