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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Bridges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who came to see Angela Davis shortly after she was booked into jail?
(a) Charlene Mitchell.
(b) Tamu Ushindi.
(c) Franklin Alexander.
(d) Carolyn Craven.

2. Where did Angela Davis steal from as a child?
(a) The corner store.
(b) The white people's grocery store.
(c) Her father's bag of coins.
(d) Her teachers.

3. What was Franklin Alexander's response when the verdict was read?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Jubilation.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Sobbing.

4. What did Angela Davis use her initiation into the Black Panthers to do?
(a) Think about how to found a political collective.
(b) Think about how to unify black movement organizations.
(c) Think about whether to join the Communist Party.
(d) Think about how to oppose the Vietnam War.

5. When does the book begin?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1964.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when security measures were eased on the second day of Angela Davis's trial?

2. What was Angela Davis's status as a leader in the Black movement?

3. When did Angela Davis and her companion plan to leave their location?

4. What was Franklin Alexander's view of racism?

5. What was the relationship between the Students Non-violent Coordinating Committee and the Communist Party?

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