The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin - Test
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'The Fire Next Time'?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Climate change
C) Racism and identity
D) Technology and its impact
  • 2. Baldwin's work is partially a response to which major event?
A) The Great Depression
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) World War II
D) The Cold War
  • 3. What is the structure of the first essay in 'The Fire Next Time'?
A) A sermon
B) A diary entry
C) A speech
D) A letter
  • 4. What does Baldwin criticize about American society?
A) Its technological advancements
B) Its economic policies
C) Its lack of culture
D) Its systemic racism
  • 5. Baldwin discusses the impact of which religion on identity?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
  • 6. Who does Baldwin write to in the first essay?
A) A friend
B) A teacher
C) His father
D) His nephew
  • 7. What role does love play in Baldwin's vision for society?
A) A burden
B) An illusion
C) A weakness
D) A transformative force
  • 8. What metaphor does Baldwin use to describe the urgency of racial justice?
A) Earth
B) Wind
C) Water
D) Fire
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