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1
What was one major impact of the Negro Leagues?
They were never taken seriously as professional leagues
Provided a space for Black baseball players to compete despite segregation
They were the first fully integrated baseball leagues
They were banned by the U.S. government
2
What is one of the key roles of the Archangel Gabriel?
Messenger of God and Patron of communications
Leader of the heavenly armies
Protector of lost souls
Guardian of the underworld
3
Based on the Archangel Gabriel’s significance, what might Gabriel’s role in
Fences
be?
A judge who decides right and wrong
A warrior leading battles
A musician who plays the trumpet
A guiding figure who helps others find purpose and motivation
4
Why might August Wilson reference the blues in
Fences
?
To show that music was irrelevant to African Americans
To add humor to the play
To connect to themes of struggle, identity, and history
To make the play feel more like a musical
5
Who was the first African American player to break the Major League Baseball color barrier?
Satchel Paige
Jackie Robinson
Josh Gibson
Willie Mays
6
What was one major challenge African American soldiers faced during World War II?
They were not allowed to serve in the military
They were given higher ranks more frequently than white soldiers
They fought in integrated regiments
They were often placed in segregated units and faced discrimination
7
How did African Americans contribute to World War II efforts?
They were involved in combat and also worked in war industries
They served only in non-combat roles
They only worked on the home front, producing weapons
They mainly fought in Europe but not in the Pacific
8
What was a major effect of African Americans' involvement in World War II?
It led to fewer African Americans serving in future wars
It caused the war to end earlier
It helped pave the way for desegregation in the armed forces
It led to immediate equality in the U.S. military
9
How does Gabriel’s belief that he is an angel influence his character?
It causes him to reject religion completely
It gives him supernatural abilities
It makes him more aggressive and hostile
Positions him as a bridge between characters and deeper themes in the play
10
How did the blues influence African American culture?
It was just a form of entertainment with no deeper meaning
It was a religious music genre only
It gave people a way to express hardship and resilience
It was only popular during the Harlem Renaissance
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How did the blues contribute to wartime culture?
It replaced jazz as the most popular form of music worldwide
It provided soldiers with entertainment
It was only listened to by generals and high-ranking officials
It was banned during wartime
12
What effect did World War II have on Black baseball?
It caused the Negro Leagues to shut down completely
It made it harder for African Americans to play professionally
It led to a decline in baseball’s popularity
Weakened the Negro Leagues but lead to integration in Major League Baseball
