Quiz for Document 28-4: Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth (1961)

1. Document Link

   What did Fanon find contradictory about Europe?

   A.

   It wanted to establish more colonies but could not maintain its current colonies.

   B.

   It was seen as the wealthiest continent but was in fact the poorest.

   C.

   It promoted freedom of thought but practiced oppression.

   D.

   It talked of “Man” but murdered men everywhere.

   What did Fanon find contradictory about Europe?

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   What was Fanon’s exhortation to the reader and to colonies in general?

   A.

   Not to imitate Europe but to find a new direction

   B.

   To follow in the footsteps of Europe’s oldest colonies

   C.

   Not to trade independence for wealth

   D.

   To reconcile with Europe for the benefit of the colony

   What was Fanon’s exhortation to the reader and to colonies in general?

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   What was Fanon’s criticism of the United States?

   A.

   It tried to develop a unique identity but failed.

   B.

   It was a monster containing all the negative aspects of Europe.

   C.

   It was a dying country, holding on to its European heritage.

   D.

   It had become a symbol of the greatness of colonialism.

   What was Fanon’s criticism of the United States?