Study Guide for :Going to Meet the Man & Comprehension Test

Going to Meet the Man
by James Baldwin
About_
Going to Meet the Man is a collection of short stories by James Baldwin that examines race, family, faith, and
identity in America and abroad. This study guide covers eight of the stories, from “The Rockpile” to the title story,
with comprehension questions, critical analysis prompts, background reading, and fun activities. It is designed to
help students read closely and discuss difficult themes thoughtfully. This study guide contains 104 questions across
8 chapter sections (80 Factual + 24 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 8 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (80 total), 8 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (24 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 10-12
Teacher Note_
This guide helps students build strong comprehension skills while encouraging them to think critically about
challenging, important themes. The ready-to-use questions, answer key, and activities save valuable preparation
time and support rich classroom discussion. We hope it makes teaching Baldwin’s powerful stories a rewarding
experience for you and your students.