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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Racism in America and Behind Bars.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What of the following does Abbott say gives a security guard a reason for shooting a prisoner?
(a) Touching another prisoner.
(b) Running in the corridor.
(c) Laughinh too loudly.
(d) Swearing at the warden.

2. What does Abbott say one must fight while in the hole?
(a) Routine and monotony.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Depression.
(d) Thoughts of suicide.

3. Why does Abbott say he would like to understand Gilmore?
(a) So he can write a book.
(b) So he can understand himself.
(c) So he can understand life.
(d) So he can understand evil.

4. What is a prisoner given once a day as part of the C-300 punishment?
(a) A bath.
(b) A sponge.
(c) Water.
(d) Soup.

5. What does Abbott say a prisoner is killed in?
(a) Hate.
(b) Pride.
(c) Shame.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Red and Black's protagonist?

2. Who did Blackie demand enter the the prison?

3. What did Abbott eat in addition to his starvation diet?

4. What political system attracts Abbott?

5. What does Abbott say prisoners live by?

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