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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory does the scholar Cornel West give on gangsterism?
(a) Gangsterism arises from the frontier myth and the myth of the gunfighter in American history.
(b) Gangsterism is overrated in general.
(c) Gangsterism is a lousy excuse for unacceptable behavior.
(d) Gangsterism is an ideology created by people who have lost all hope.

2. What organization does Maxine Waters chair?
(a) Caucus Against Violence.
(b) Congressional Black Caucus.
(c) Women's Liberation Society.
(d) Rage Against White People Organization.

3. What effect does being a policeman have inside a courtroom?
(a) He always brings about riot in the courtroom because of the passionate feelings the public has towards policemen in general.
(b) He makes people stay away from courtrooms.
(c) He seems to be surrounded by a kind of magic brought about by the respect people have for members of the police force.
(d) He silences the crowd inside the courtroom because of the raw power he exudes.

4. Who took a video of the beating from their helicopter over the intersection of Florence and Normandie?
(a) John and Judith Tur.
(b) John and Murika Tur.
(c) Murika and Judith Tur.
(d) Judith Tur and her cameraman.

5. There was once a demonstration of 850 people, including Spanish and white people. What is the event that precedes the demonstration?
(a) The general assembly of the police in the area.
(b) Tiny's funeral.
(c) The general assembly of the Mothers ROC.
(d) Allison's speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What statement does Big Al make about the Rodney King beating and the media attention it receives?

2. Where does Maxine Waters give her speech after Daryl Gates resigns from the LAPD?

3. In what state is Walter Park in while he is being interviewed?

4. While driving downtown, what incident does Stanley K. Sheinbaum cite as a premonition of bad things to come?

5. What is Chris Oh's occupation?

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