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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day do the students hold the protest at St. Basil's?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) Independence Day.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Thanksgiving.

2. What does Mickey say was happening when he woke up?
(a) The police were taking out Robert's body.
(b) Robert was still alive.
(c) His cell was empty.
(d) Robert was hanging from the ceiling.

3. What slang word does the author use to call the fifty police standing guard outside the church?
(a) Peelers.
(b) Filfth.
(c) Scum.
(d) Pigs.

4. What did Robert's family notice on Robert's face at his funeral?
(a) Red scratches.
(b) Purple spots.
(c) Bruises.
(d) Scars.

5. What is the jury's ruling on Robert's death?
(a) Murder.
(b) Accidental death.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Natural death.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mayor says he wants the group to ______________.

2. According to Brown, what kind of people populate the surrounding area?

3. Which of the following people do Brown and the others talk about killing?

4. What was the name of the hotel Brown first checked into when he arrived in Los Angeles?

5. Why does Brown think the arrests are politically motivated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brown say inspired him to practice criminal law?

2. How does the author describe the area surrounding St. Basil's church?

3. How does Brown become part of the Chicano Militant group?

4. What does Brown do after Robert's hearing?

5. What agreement does Brown make with Gilbert in this section?

6. What problems do the Chicano Militants have at the beginning of Chapter 5?

7. Describe the demonstration.

8. How do the leaders find a way into the church?

9. What are the results of Robert's autopsy?

10. What does the prisoner testify about the blankets?

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