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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dream (pages 108-132).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author believe Prince Jones was willing to die?
(a) Because he believed in God.
(b) For the cause of black power.
(c) For the greater good of man.
(d) In order to protect his family.

2. According to the author, what part of his body has suffered the most?
(a) His feet.
(b) His head.
(c) His heart.
(d) His eyes.

3. What excuse did the man on page 112 give for shooting the boy in the car?
(a) He claimed to have seen a shotgun in the car.
(b) He claimed the gun went off by accident.
(c) He claimed the boy was trying to run him over with the car.
(d) He said he was angry.

4. According to the author, who controls the streets of Baltimore?
(a) The parents.
(b) The crews.
(c) The students.
(d) The police.

5. Whom was the author interviewing in Chicago?
(a) Black politicians.
(b) Black gang leaders.
(c) Elderly black men and women.
(d) Black businessmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the dead boy's mother decide to do after the trial in the chapter "The Dream"?

2. What eventually happened to the officer who shot Prince Jones?

3. What did the author's parents teach him about religion?

4. Why did the author feel it was unnecessary to forgive the man who killed Prince Jones?

5. Where is Howard University located?

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