Jean Toomer Quiz Flashcards

1

In which town did Toomer pass away?

Harlem, NY
Sparta, Georgia
Washington, D.C.
Doylestown, PA

2

Where did Gurdijeff teach Toomer about Unitism?

Harlem, NY
Portugal
France
Washington D.C.

3

What was the first source listed on our bibliography?

Wikipedia
Poetry Foundation
Poets.org
Britannica

4

Which of these quotes was said by Toomer?

Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door
We learn the rope of life by untying its knots
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life
Fear kills more dreams then failure every will

5

What was Toomer's most famous Work?

Cane
People
Song of the Son
Harvest Song

6

What was Jean Toomer's birth name?

Jean Toomer
Nathan Cane Toomer
Nathan Pinchback Toomer
Eugene Nathan Toomer

7

Who was one of Toomer's great influences?

Majorie Content
Margery Latimer
George Gurdjieff
His Father

8

Which of these careers did Toomer have before he become a prolific writer?

Office worker
Store Manager
School Teacher
Janitor

9

What high school did Toomer graduate from?

Dunbar High school
Marshall High School
Wisconsin High school
Duncan High School

10

When was Toomer born?

December 26, 1897
December 26, 1884
Decemer 26, 1894
December 27, 1884

11

Toomer preferred to be referred to as an African American.

True
False

12

What was significant about Toomer's grandfather?

There was no signficance
He was an important African American lawyer
He was the first African American Governor
He was a succesful athlete

13

What was the theme of the poem "People?"

Awareness
Power
Equality
Freedom

14

Who was the main character of the 3rd part of Cane?

Ralph Kabnis
Joe Starks
Himself
Nathan Toomer

15

What religion, taught by Gurdijeff, attracted Toomer's attention?

Unitism
Catholicism
Judiasm
Ultra-Orthodox

Jean Toomer Quiz

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Jean Toomer Quiz

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