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comprehension questions: martinique

1. the catastrophic 1902 mount pelée eruption:

a) killed approximately 1,000 people
b) destroyed the city of fort - de - france
c) killed 28,000 - 30,000 people and destroyed saint - pierre within minutes
d) caused minimal damage due to early evacuation

1. louis - auguste cyparis survived the mount pelée eruption because:

a) he was out of town that day
b) he was a prisoner in an underground cell that protected him
c) he swam to safety
d) he climbed to the top of the volcano

1. martinique abolished slavery in:

a) 1794 with the french revolutionary government
b) 1804 when haiti became independent
c) 1848 following the french second republics abolition
d) 1865 after the american civil war

1. békés in martinique are:

a) descendants of white colonial planters who still control much agricultural land
b) indigenous peoples
c) recent immigrants from france
d) african spiritual leaders

1. martinican creole (kréyòl matnik):

a) is the official language of martinique
b) is exactly the same as haitian creole
c) developed during slavery and is the mother tongue for most people
d) was invented by french teachers in the 20th century

1. zouk music:

a) originated in africa and came to martinique through slavery
b) emerged from martinique and guadeloupe in the 1980s, pioneered by kassav
c) is only played during religious ceremonies
d) was created in france and brought to the caribbean

1. martinican rhum agricole is unique because:

a) its made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses
b) it contains special caribbean spices
c) its aged for at least 20 years
d) its the only rum that can be exported

1. aimé césaire was:

a) the governor who downplayed mount pelées danger
b) a poet, playwright, and founding figure of the négritude movement
c) a famous rum distiller
d) the first president of independent martinique

1. frantz fanons work primarily addressed:

a) botanical classification of caribbean plants
b) the psychological damage of racism and colonialism
c) traditional cooking techniques
d) volcanic geology

1. what is \bélé\?

a) a traditional drum, drumming style, and dance with african roots
b) a type of french pastry popular in martinique
c) the name of the hurricane season
d) a fishing technique

1. martiniques current political status is:

a) an independent nation
b) a colony with no voting rights
c) a territorial collectivity of france, with citizens being french citizens
d) a united nations trust territory

Explanation:

1. The 1902 Mount Pelée eruption killed about 28,000 - 30,000 people and destroyed Saint - Pierre.
2. Louis - Auguste Cyparis survived as he was in an underground prison cell.
3. Martinique abolished slavery in 1848 following the French Second Republic's abolition.
4. Békés in Martinique are descendants of white colonial planters.
5. Martinican Creole developed during slavery and is the mother - tongue for most people.
6. Zouk music emerged from Martinique and Guadeloupe in the 1980s, pioneered by Kassav'.
7. Martinican rhum agricole is made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses.
8. Aimé Césaire was a poet, playwright, and founding figure of the Négritude movement.
9. Frantz Fanon's work primarily addressed the psychological damage of racism and colonialism.
10. "Bélé" is a traditional drum, drumming style, and dance with African roots.
11. Martinique is a territorial collectivity of France, with citizens being French citizens.

Answer:

1. C. Killed 28,000 - 30,000 people and destroyed Saint - Pierre within minutes
2. B. He was a prisoner in an underground cell that protected him
3. C. 1848 following the French Second Republic's abolition
4. A. Descendants of white colonial planters who still control much agricultural land
5. C. Developed during slavery and is the mother tongue for most people
6. B. Emerged from Martinique and Guadeloupe in the 1980s, pioneered by Kassav'
7. A. It's made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses
8. B. A poet, playwright, and founding figure of the Négritude movement
9. B. The psychological damage of racism and colonialism
10. A. A traditional drum, drumming style, and dance with African roots
11. C. A territorial collectivity of France, with citizens being French citizens