Gordon Parks Quiz

Question 1

Parks called his camera:

Accepted Answer

His Weapon Against Poverty and Racism

Question 2

In 1969, Parks became the first African American to write and direct a Hollywood feature film.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Gordon Parks worked for which magazine(s)?

Accepted Answer

Life and Vogue

Question 4

What does FSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Farm Security Administration

Question 5

Identify the following image and select the correct body of work it is from:

Accepted Answer

Back to Fort Scott

Question 6

Parks grew up in Fort Scott, Kansas, where the school guidance counselor told him:

Accepted Answer

College would be a waste of money.

Question 7

What was the name of the women depicted in the "American Gothic" photograph?

Accepted Answer

Ella Watson

Question 8

Themes that could be seen in Parks' photography include:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 9

What was Parks' advice to young Black people?

Accepted Answer

Not to let your "Blackness" weigh you down.

Question 10

Gordon Parks worked as a:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above. He was multi-talented.

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