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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. What specific skills is Oh concerned about; one that his father can no longer perform?
(a) Driving.
(b) Writing.
(c) Golfing.
(d) Reading.

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

3. What is Chris Oh's occupation?
(a) A medical student.
(b) A registered nurse.
(c) A cashier.
(d) A translator.

4. How much fine does Julio Menjivar have to pay as a result of his arrest?
(a) $500.
(b) $150.
(c) $350.
(d) $250.

5. Who took a video of the beating from their helicopter over the intersection of Florence and Normandie?
(a) Judith Tur and her cameraman.
(b) John and Murika Tur.
(c) Murika and Judith Tur.
(d) John and Judith Tur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elvira Evers describe the looting that goes on after the Rodney King verdict?

2. What comment does Julio Menjivar hear from the police officers who are passing by the looting scene?

3. What statement does Haywood make about the women he sees in the riots and the fire?

4. What incident does Big Al describe in which he realizes that the conditions in which he lives are so dangerous that everyone must be qualified to carry firearms?

5. What statement does the anonymous juror from Simi Valley make about his involvement in the Rodney King trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Maxine Waters' unconventional methods of being heard that caused discomfort in other politicians. What are the results of her efforts?

2. Describe the changes that took place in the Beverly Hills Gun Club after the riots.

3. Describe the thoughts running through the head of one particular female student from the University of Southern California.

4. Explain Salas' feelings of racism, and how it affects his daily life.

5. Describe the Reverend Tom Choi's experience during his ministry at the Westwood Presbyterian Church. What does he discover for himself?

6. Describe Paul Parker's crusade. What drives him to pursue this crusade?

7. Describe Mrs. Young-soon Han's realizations about the events surrounding the Rodney King trial. Do her feelings towards America change before and after the trial? What changes happen?

8. What is Bill Bradley disappointed about? How does he illustrate the source of his disappointment?

9. What is a "deadeye"? Is Owen Smet a deadeye? Briefly discuss his collection of guns.

10. Explain Hami Bhabha's theory on twilight.

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