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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. How does the author describe his experience in the Baltimore public schools?
(a) Safe.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Enlightening.
2. Where was the memorial service for Prince Jones held?
(a) Howard University.
(b) Arlington Cemetery.
(c) The White House.
(d) Harvard University.
3. What sorts of toys was the author not allowed to have as a child?
(a) Anything that was non-educational.
(b) Those that used batteries.
(c) Anything made by Disney.
(d) Those with white faces.
4. 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 boy was trying to run him over with the car.
(c) He said he was angry.
(d) He claimed the gun went off by accident.
5. How did the author's father react when the author threatened his 9th grade teacher?
(a) His father confronted the principal.
(b) His father called the police.
(c) His father confronted the teacher.
(d) His father beat him.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many years pass before the author decided to travel overseas with the mother of his son?
2. What comparison does the author make between the police officer who shot Prince Jones and the ones who died on September 11?
3. According to the author, there is no difference between his son and which murdered 17-year-old?
4. How does the author describe the love of white families for their children?
5. What did the dead boy's mother decide to do after the trial in the chapter "The Dream"?
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