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

Short Answer Questions

1. What statement does Gates give on the reason why he is delayed in getting to where the trouble is?

2. How does Betye Saar describe the look of the sky that night when the riots began?

3. Where else does Elaine Young go to because she does not want to be alone?

4. How does Maxine Waters force her ideas onto lawmakers?

5. What example does Braun use to illustrate his point about justice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Reginald Denny beautifully describes how he is able to see beauty in the midst of all the ugliness around him. Considering that he was painfully involved in the trials, it is very remarkable that he should behave and react that way after everything that happened. What does Denny have that the others don't, which makes him react and cope this way? Is his form of coping a sign of submission, acceptance, or of moving on? Is it healthy and is it ideal? Are there any lessons in Denny's story that can be considered a best practice by others?

Essay Topic 3

A young female student from the University of California describes her ordeal at the time the riots broke. She describes how fearful she was for her safety and ironically, she discussed how fearful she was for her father's car. What can be deduced about this young student's personality based on the thoughts that are running through her head? Paint a profile of this young student and her position on racism. Specify which instances and statements illustrate her personality.

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