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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Re-Enforcement (pages 75-88).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, when Lincoln spoke of the "government of the people," to whom was he addressing?
(a) American men.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) All Americans.
(d) White Americans.

2. What event did the author witness on September 11, 2001?
(a) The Great Chicago Fire.
(b) The bombing of the World Trade Center.
(c) The attack on the Twin Towers.
(d) Hurricane Katrina.

3. Where does the author begin his memoir?
(a) At an auction.
(b) During a riot.
(c) In a bar.
(d) During an interview.

4. Which name symbolically means "The Struggle"?
(a) Luther.
(b) Malcom.
(c) Samori.
(d) Ta-Nehisi.

5. According to the author, what do many of his black contemporaries have in common?
(a) They are proud of their heritage.
(b) They are searching for a better future.
(c) They have never known their fathers.
(d) They are unhappy with their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the death of Prince Jones affect the author emotionally?

2. The author views the school systems and the streets as:

3. What has been the prevalent emotion in the author's life?

4. How was the officer who killed Prince Jones dressed?

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

(see the answer key)

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