12th Multicultural Literature
From "Black Boy"
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why does Wright refuse to sell his dog?
2. After hearing a story about a black woman avenging her husband's murder by whites,
Wright comments, “I did not know if the story was factually true or not, but it was
emotionally true..." What does he mean? Explain your answer.
3. Are there any positive or sympathetic adult characters in the selections? Support
your answer from the text.
4. What factors contribute to the author's feelings of hopelessness?