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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. What is Chris Oh's occupation?

2. How much fine does Julio Menjivar have to pay as a result of his arrest?

3. What statement does Judith Tur make about white people and their anger?

4. What does Denny plan to put up in his own house someday to remember the people who have saved him?

5. What are "choke holds"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Reverend Tom Choi's experience during his ministry at the Westwood Presbyterian Church. What does he discover for himself?

2. Describe Elaine Young's experience during the riots. Why does she frequent the hotel lounges?

3. Describe Maxine Waters' reactions to the riots. What does she do, what statements does she give out, and what is her stand in general?

4. Describe the riot which changed Michael Zinzun's life for good. What are the changes brought about by this riot?

5. Describe Big Al's stand on the events surrounding Reginald Denny's beating.

6. Briefly explain the Anonymous Man's dangerous idea of an intimidation technique. What does he do to support this idea? What is the effect of this technique to his rival gangs?

7. Explain Hami Bhabha's theory on twilight.

8. Describe Elaine Brown's stand on guns.

9. Discuss Twilight Bey's observations during the night.

10. How does Otis Chandler look at money as an instrument for change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize the story of Rodney King: his experiences, his trials, the verdict. What events lead to the eventual big milestone that affects a lot of people? Describe the effects his trial had on his family and on the nation.

Essay Topic 2

More than a few persons turned to pursuing a cause in the face of the Rodney King trials. Whether it was for the victims or the accused, many people devoted their lives into chasing a dream, or an advocacy. Are these people fanatics, or are all of them specifically passionate about the cause they participate in? Is there a common characteristic to the profile of these people?

Essay Topic 3

Has the book made any difference in society and in people's attitude towards the issues touched on by the book? What difference has it made? Is there a better way of presenting the stories other than what was employed in the book?

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