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Austin Clarke worked as a ______ covering social issues and civil rights from 1965 to 1973.

journalist

What was Austin Clarke's role at Yale and Harvard?

He was a visiting professor of literature

He helped set up Black Studies programs (correct)

He served as an advisor to the university administration

He was a student

What was Austin Clarke's profession from 1965 to 1973?

Civil rights activist

Journalist covering social issues and civil rights (correct)

Advisor to the Prime Minister of Barbados

Visiting professor

Clarke helped set up Black Studies programs at ______ and Harvard.

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What did Austin Clarke help set up at Yale and Harvard?

Black Studies programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Austin Clarke's profession from 1965 to 1973?

Journalist covering social issues and civil rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

What literary prizes did Austin Clarke win?

Commonwealth Writers Prize and W.O. Mitchell Prize (B) Signup and view all the answers

What literary awards did Austin Clarke win?

Commonwealth Writers Prize and W.O. Mitchell Prize (D) Signup and view all the answers

Clarke won several literary awards, including the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the ______ Prize.

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Austin Clarke was born in Barbados in 1934 and moved to Canada in 1955.
He was a leader in the civil rights movement in Toronto.
Clarke worked as a journalist covering social issues and civil rights from 1965 to 1973.
He was a visiting professor at various universities from 1968 to 1974.
Clarke helped set up Black Studies programs at Yale and Harvard.
He served as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Barbados from 1973 to 1976.
Clarke was a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board from 1989 to 1994.
He has published numerous novels and short-story collections since 1964.
Clarke won several literary awards, including the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the W.O. Mitchell Prize.
He is known for his multicultural writing style and is a Member of the Order of Canada.

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Test your knowledge on the life and achievements of Austin Clarke, a renowned Canadian author and civil rights leader. From his early beginnings in Barbados to his contributions to Black Studies programs at prestigious universities, Clarke has left an indelible mark on Canadian literature and social justice. See how much you know about his life, work, and legacy in this informative quiz. Keywords: Austin Clarke, Canadian author, civil rights, Black Studies, literature, multicultural.