hughes, malcom x, and maya quiz

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quote on freedom

I don't need my freedom when I'm dead. i cannot live on tomorrow's bread.

What does Hughes suggest is necessary to achieve freedom?

It takes courage to be free.

What must one do to be free according to Hughes?

One must act to be free.

What does Hughes imply about waiting for freedom?

One cannot wait for freedom.

What does Hughes dream about?

A world with no animosity.

What is one aspect of the world Hughes dreams of?

All people will be free.

What does Hughes envision for economic conditions in his dream?

A world where all people share economic prosperity.

What issue does Hughes address in relation to beauty standards?

Racism

What does Hughes want to change about the connotation of darkness?

From negative to positive

How does Hughes describe the night?

The night is beautiful

What does Hughes suggest about light and dark?

They have their own distinct beauty

what does Hughes suggest about a person's soul?

The person's soul, which has no color, is the most beautiful part of a person.

What is Malcolm X's view on civil rights?

It is either voting rights or violent revolution.

What was Malcolm X's stance on trusting white people?

He does not trust any white person.

How did Malcolm X view his identity in relation to America?

He does not consider himself an American due to the oppression specifically against black people.

black nationalism (Malcolm X)

People should not have to fight for risks they were born with; self-defense is a right, so why not use it? ; He completely rejects the idea of racial reconciliation and integration.

3 types of black nationalisms (Malcolm X)

political, economics, social

What did Malcolm X believe regarding black people and government?

Black people should be in charge of their own government.

What did Malcolm X emphasize about education in politics for black people?

Black people need to be educated in politics.

economics (Malcolm X)

Black people should only support Black businesses.

What did Malcolm X advocate for in the black community?

Remove all vices in the black community

What cultural development did Malcolm X promote for black people?

Black people should develop their own culture apart from white culture

What is Malcolm X's view on separation?

Separation involves two groups being given their own authority.

What is Malcolm X's definition of segregation?

Segregation is when one group has autonomy but controls another group.

According to Malcolm X, what is America's moral conscience?

Malcolm X believed that America (white people) has no moral conscience.

What does Malcolm X suggest serves America's interests?

Envy serves America's own lateral interests.

white people (maya angelou)

"Free bird": life is opportunity and hope; the free bird can sing for freedom.

What is the title of Maya Angelou's poem that features a black bird?

Caged Bird

In Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird', what does the caged bird primarily see?

Obstacles and despair

What do the oppressed sing about in Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird'?

Longing for freedom

What do 'clipped wings' symbolize in the context of oppression in 'Caged Bird'?

The lack of a freedom mindset due to their oppressed history

What is true beauty according to Maya Angelou?

Inner mystery: something experienced but cannot be explained.

What is true confidence according to Maya Angelou?

A sense of pride in who you are, you have joy, and it does not fight for attention.

false confidence (maya angelou)

focuses too much on looks and appearances; brag about themselves

What is the title of the poem by Maya Angelou that includes the phrase 'still I rise'?

Still I Rise

How do people often view the poor, according to Maya Angelou's poem?

With disdain

In Maya Angelou's poem, how are women often perceived by men?

As objects and less than

according to Maya Angelou's poem, what is poverty

poverty is a mindset, not a condition

In Maya Angelou's poem, what are women?

women are more than just their looks and away to please men

What does Maya Angelou represent in her poem 'Race'?

She is the hope and dream of the slave.

What historical period does Maya Angelou associate with the fulfillment of black freedom in America?

The civil rights era.