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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Here's A Nobody, Carmen | Here's A Nobody, Where the Water Is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rudy Salas, Sr. refer to his feelings of racism?
(a) Epiphany.
(b) Fanaticism.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Insanity.

2. How does Angela King describe their upbringing when it comes to the issue of racism?
(a) That they were forced to make friends only with the other races, and forbidden to mingle with blacks.
(b) That they were raised to only mingle with the blacks, and were forbidden to make friends with any other race.
(c) That they were not raised in a racist way.
(d) That they grew up thinking the other races were enemies.

3. According to Mike Davis, what does the gang truce signify?
(a) That there is a generation that refuses to commit suicide.
(b) That the youth of today value their parents very much.
(c) That the youth of today are intelligent human beings who think about society.
(d) That there is still hope among the youth of today.

4. According to the Anonymous Man, what has changed between older and younger gang members?
(a) Younger gang members have become louder, and tend to attract more attention than older gang members.
(b) Older gang members are great conversationalists, while this skill is lost on younger gang members.
(c) Older gang members respected their elders, but such respect has disappeared among younger members.
(d) Younger members have become much more aggressive than the older gang members.

5. There was once a demonstration of 850 people, including Spanish and white people. What is the event that precedes the demonstration?
(a) Tiny's funeral.
(b) The general assembly of the police in the area.
(c) Allison's speech.
(d) The general assembly of the Mothers ROC.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jason Sanford, who are "they"?

2. According to Cornel West, what difference do black men have over black women, which therefore makes them heroes?

3. What statement does Sergeant Charles Duke give about Officer Powell's use of his police baton?

4. According to Cornel West, why do gunfighters become heroes?

5. What are "choke holds"?

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