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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 was the officer who killed Prince Jones dressed?
(a) In a patrol uniform.
(b) In plain clothes.
(c) As a homeless man.
(d) As an undercover drug dealer.

2. The dead boy's mother channeled her anger into _____.
(a) Numbness.
(b) Activism.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Fury.

3. What regret does the author have about the friend he made in France?
(a) They haven't kept in touch since he has returned to America.
(b) He didn't remember to write down his friend's phone number.
(c) He doesn't remember his friend's name.
(d) He was so blinded by past fears he couldn't enjoy the mutual friendship.

4. Why was the man on page 112 arguing with the boy in the car?
(a) The boy was trying to run him over with the car.
(b) The boy refused to turn down his music.
(c) The man wanted to rob the boy.
(d) The boy was pointing a gun at him.

5. What type of work did the author's father do?
(a) Research librarian at Howard University.
(b) Custodian for Baltimore public schools.
(c) Freelance writer and journalist.
(d) Police officer for Baltimore City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sorts of toys was the author not allowed to have as a child?

2. Who took care of the author's son while his mother was away?

3. According to the author, who controls the streets of Baltimore?

4. What did the author's mother urge him to do when he was in trouble at school?

5. What realization did he author make after the mother of his son returned from her trip?

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