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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Bridges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the level of involvement in the Civil Rights movement in Angela Davis's high school?
(a) There were non-violent protests.
(b) There were race riots and sit-ins.
(c) There was very little interest.
(d) The students organized racial cooperation.

2. Why didn't Angela Davis leave the country?
(a) She wanted to be close to her family.
(b) She wanted to be close to the movement.
(c) She was afraid of being caught.
(d) She did not have a passport.

3. What was the jury's verdict on the third charge against Angela Davis?
(a) Not guilty.
(b) The count was thrown out.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Guilty with prejudice.

4. What was Angela Davis's perspective on the Birmingham church bombing?
(a) That the whole of society was guilty of murdering the girls.
(b) That the race conflict was really a class conflict.
(c) That the best response to violence was compassion.
(d) That the perpetrators must be found and made an example of.

5. What did Angela Davis see on the news in Detroit?
(a) A report on her crimes.
(b) A report that she had been seen at her parents' house.
(c) News that her parents had been arrested.
(d) News that David Poindexter was in custody.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Angela Davis trying on when the book begins?

2. Why was Angela Davis arrested after a demonstration against the Vietnam War?

3. Why was Angela Davis nervous about leaving her location?

4. What status did Angela Davis obtain in order to get out of solitary confinement?

5. How did the church bombing in Birmingham touch Angela Davis?

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