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Erica Armstrong DunbarA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Use these questions or activities to help gauge students’ familiarity with and spark their interest in the context of the work, giving them an entry point into the text itself.
Short Answer
1. What is a “national myth”? What is America’s national myth, and what consequences (positive and negative) does this myth have for contemporary Americans?
Teaching Suggestion: One of Dunbar’s purposes in writing Never Caught is to highlight aspects of the American national myth that audiences may not have previously examined critically. This prompt begins by asking students for a definition of “national myth”; if their answers indicate gaps in their knowledge, the resources listed below may enhance their understanding. Students may enjoy debating the second question in this prompt; because it has the potential to rouse strong feelings, students may benefit from a review of guidelines for beneficial classroom discussion.
2. What are some common misunderstandings regarding slavery in the Northern colonies? Why do you think these misunderstandings persist?
By Erica Armstrong Dunbar