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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Chapter 6, saying that her friend said that the FEMA people all wanted to stay where?

2. Who shot and killed Trayvon Martin?

3. What does the ocean do regarding the "blues it can't absorb" in Chapter 5?

4. The author describes "the past" as a life sentence and uses what metaphor to describe it in Chapter 5?

5. Where was Trayvon Martin killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theme is explored by the author in examining the Trayvon Martin case in Chapter 6?

2. How is the theme of anger explored in Chapter 6?

3. How is the theme of the pain of prejudice explored in Chapter 6?

4. What scenario does the author present when an unnamed man is arrested in Chapter 6?

5. How does the author juxtapose the reality of Hurrican Katrina victims with their depiction in the media?

6. Why does the author discuss eating cereal in Chapter 5?

7. How does the author compare the Rodney King beating and the death of Mark Duggan in Chapter 6?

8. What is an example of irony in Chapter 5? How does this example serve the work?

9. How does the narrator describe overcoming her inner struggle in the conclusion of Chapter 5?

10. What are some examples of imagery (simile, metaphor, etc.) in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the scenarios presented by the author in Chapter 1. What are the different "characters" presented by the narrator? What do these characters experience? How do their experiences affect them?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the experiences of Serena Williams described in the text. What were the obstacles that Serena Williams faced? How did Serena Williams cope with those obstacles? Why does the author use Serena Williams as an example in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss "affirmative action" and how it is applied in the book. When was affirmative action introduced in the United States? How did it change race relations? How did it impact the quality of life for African Americans?

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