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1 What was the Harlem Renaissance? a.a period of population growth among African Americans in New York City b.a period of growth in African American art, music, and literature c.a type of music and literature created in New York City d.a time when African American artists copied the artistic styles of the Italian Renaissance

2 Which of the following statements is true about Richard Wright? a.He made his living primarily as a poet. b.He contributed to the growth of jazz in this country. c.His main theme was racial injustice d.His view of the rural South was expressed in his paintings

3 What is one significant result of Duke Ellington`s work ? a.The general public`s appreciation of jazz grew. b.International radio broadcasts became more common. c.Popular novels were written about musicians. d.Freedom was achieved for all people.

4 What is the purpose of this passage? a.to persuade readers to study African American art forms b.to describe how American art forms are based on African sources c.to tell a story about growing up in the 1920s in Harlem d.to explain the development of African American culture in Harlem during the 1920s

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