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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statement does Bill Bradley make about corporations and institutions?
(a) The moral power of corporations and institutions has to be brought to bear when colored people are treated unjustly.
(b) He does not make any statements about corporations and institutions.
(c) Corporations and institutions are doing their social obligations to the people.
(d) Corporations and institutions should donate more towards charitable causes.

2. How long will it take to figure out what happens to the Black Panther Party, according to Elaine Brown?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Forty years.
(d) Two years.

3. What do the people tell Twilight Bey when they learn what he is doing in the streets?
(a) He is going about it the right way.
(b) He was smarter than many people twice his age.
(c) He should consult the spirits.
(d) He is an idiot.

4. What is the young female student from the University of Southern California afraid of?
(a) That her parents might not be able to flee their house.
(b) That they might try to attack the sorority and fraternity houses on campus.
(c) That she might get raped by them.
(d) That she might get trapped in the campus.

5. What statement does Bill Bradley make about race relations in the US?
(a) Everyone has a responsibility to try to improve race relations in the US.
(b) The race relations in the US are in its most ideal state.
(c) There is no improvement that should be done in the race relations in the US.
(d) It is the government's responsibility to improve race relations in the US.

6. Where are the female student's parents during the riots?
(a) Driving across country to California.
(b) On a golf tournament.
(c) On a retreat with their neighbors.
(d) In France.

7. What organization does Maxine Waters chair?
(a) Rage Against White People Organization.
(b) Women's Liberation Society.
(c) Congressional Black Caucus.
(d) Caucus Against Violence.

8. How does real estate agent Elaine Young come to be in the Beverly Hills Hotel on the day of the verdict?
(a) She saw a nice jewelry on display and decided to come in.
(b) Her date canceled and she did not want to be alone at home.
(c) She met another real estate agent who wanted to hire her.
(d) She was just passing by and was pushed by the crowds.

9. How does Mrs. Young-coon Han describe America before the riots?
(a) "A nightmare".
(b) "The best".
(c) "A dream come true".
(d) "The worst".

10. What comparison does Peter Sellars make about the United States and his father?
(a) They both loved being over the top.
(b) They were both extravagant.
(c) They were both cheap.
(d) They both loved guns.

11. What is Bill Bradley's position?
(a) Republican Congressman from New Jersey.
(b) Democratic Congressman from New Jersey.
(c) Republican Senator from New Jersey.
(d) Democratic Senator from New Jersey.

12. What do people tell Gladis Sibrian while she is growing up?
(a) She needs to kill the President first.
(b) She will not be listened to because she is a woman.
(c) She can do anything she wants.
(d) She cannot change anything in Panama.

13. What is Betye Saar's current occupation?
(a) Manager in Laurel Canyon.
(b) Producer in Laurel Canyon.
(c) Writer in Laurel Canyon.
(d) Artist in Laurel Canyon.

14. What is Otis Chandler's occupation?
(a) Manager of the Times Mirror Company.
(b) Director of the Times Book Company.
(c) Manager of the Times Book Company.
(d) Director of the Times Mirror Company.

15. What is a "deadeye"?
(a) A very good gun cleaner.
(b) A very good shooter.
(c) A very good range manager.
(d) A very good assistant in the field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many SWAT teams are sent to arrest Lance Parker?

2. What does Braun think Pontius Pilate is doing?

3. According to Peter Sellars, what is the one thing that his father cares about?

4. Where do Paula Weinstein and her husband Mark call a press conference on the day the verdict comes down?

5. What particular word does Paula Weinstein use in her press release that is objected to by the entertainment industry people?

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