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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the chief of police to assign Ron security detail in protecting David Duke?
(a) He saw Ron's poor investigation results.
(b) He got a specific request from David Duke.
(c) He fired the department's private security firm.
(d) He received death threats against David Duke.

2. Ken told Fred Wilkens that he had recruited how many prospective KKK members in the Colorado State Penitentiary?
(a) 38.
(b) 7.
(c) 49.
(d) 12.

3. By what name did Ron refer to David Duke while serving as his bodyguard?
(a) Sir.
(b) Mr. Duke.
(c) David.
(d) Grand Wizard.

4. What was the final bit of business performed by David Duke during his visit to Colorado Springs?
(a) He engaged in a radio debate with a black college professor.
(b) He engaged in a debate with a black professor at the Colorado Springs Community Center.
(c) He engaged in a televised debate with a black college professor.
(d) He engaged in a live debate with a black college professor in front of an audience.

5. How many pledges are present within the Personal Code of the KKK?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

6. What does Ron state as the symbolism of the Polaroid photograph?
(a) A real embarrassment for David Duke.
(b) True hatred.
(c) The foolishness of Chuck Howarth.
(d) The inane nature of race.

7. Ron's membership in the Klan could not become final until he took what action?
(a) Attended the nationalization ceremony.
(b) Killed a man.
(c) Paid the membership fee.
(d) Attended a cross burning ceremony.

8. In what year was Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1965.

9. Which leader of Posse Comitatus was present at the meeting welcoming David Duke to Colorado Springs?
(a) Harry Clark.
(b) Chuck Howarth.
(c) Terry Smith.
(d) Brian Jones.

10. In what year of high school was Ron when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated?
(a) Senior.
(b) Freshman.
(c) Sophomore.
(d) Junior.

11. What language did Ron use to let David Duke know that the police department had received threats against David Duke?
(a) Threats of extreme violence.
(b) Death threats.
(c) Threats of retribution.
(d) Threats against David Duke's well-being.

12. Barbara Coppersmith, an ally of Ron's in his investigation, held the position of executive director of which Denver-based Jewish group?
(a) Amnesty International.
(b) The Denver Advocates.
(c) People for the Betterment of People.
(d) The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rtith.

13. Who took over the position of Grand Wizard of the Knights of the KKK after David Duke's departure?
(a) Ennis Helbrecht.
(b) Oliver West.
(c) Duke Dudley.
(d) Donald Black.

14. Jim Crow laws kept what system in place within America?
(a) Paper terrorism.
(b) The gap between the rich and the poor.
(c) Welfare.
(d) Segregation.

15. What did Ken wear to the People for the Betterment of People march?
(a) A KKK robe.
(b) A White Power hat.
(c) An American flag jacket.
(d) A jacket with a KKK emblem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ron's contact in the FBI held what title?

2. The man who took over the position left vacant in the KKK by David Duke was later arrested for attempting to overthrow the government of what country?

3. Which of the following is NOT an anti-KKK group Ron named as the ones "gathering a counterstorm" (97) in response to David Duke's upcoming visit?

4. To whom did Ken grant an interview during the rally at Acacia Park?

5. What object did Ken carry in his hand during the People for the Betterment of People march?

(see the answer keys)

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