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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Self-Awareness (pages 88-108).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprised the author about the sixteenth and seventeenth century portraits of Africans?
(a) The looked ethnically different from African-Americans.
(b) They were drawn in a ravenous, lustful, simian manner.
(c) Their facial features had be Anglicized.
(d) The appeared regal and serene.

2. What realization does the author have about his university education?
(a) It was going to provide him with the skills to be a great writer.
(b) It was designed to break down myths and reveal the truth about humanity.
(c) It was a pointless as his public school education.
(d) He was never going to learn everything he needed to know.

3. How did the author's father react when another boy stole something from the author?
(a) His father beat him.
(b) His father called the police.
(c) His father confronted the thief.
(d) His father confronted the thief's grandfather.

4. Why was the author ashamed of his thoughts as he took his four-year-old son to preschool?
(a) He was angry that the teachers were white.
(b) He was jealous of the advantages he was providing for his son.
(c) He was afraid for his son's safety among all the strange children.
(d) He did not want his son in a multicultural classroom.

5. Whose last worlds were "This stops today!"
(a) Prince Jones.
(b) Eric Garner.
(c) Malcolm X.
(d) Trayvon Martin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What difference does the author see between his childhood and that of his son?

3. At what age does the author remember witnessing his first street fight?

4. Why does the author apologize to his son?

5. Where was the memorial service for Prince Jones held?

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