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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Angela Davis feel that blacks needed to avoid a conflict with police in Los Angeles?
(a) Because the LA judges were traditionally biased against political protesters.
(b) Because LA police were among the best equipped with riot gear.
(c) Because LA police had a reputation for criminal brutality.
(d) Because LA county had permissive laws regarding police brutality.

2. What was the relationship between the Students Non-violent Coordinating Committee and the Communist Party?
(a) They worked together on political project, but the Communists worked alone in economic cases.
(b) The SNCC did not want to be associated with Communists.
(c) They competed for members, but forced their members to choose between parties.
(d) The two parties worked together.

3. Where was Angela Davis booked into jail in California?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Marin County.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) San Diego.

4. Where did Angela Davis go when she left Birmingham?
(a) Fisk University.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Parker High School.
(d) American Friends high school.

5. What conclusion did Angela Davis draw after her trip to Helsinki?
(a) Each nation or group has to fight its own battles.
(b) People are divided by superficial barriers.
(c) Solidarity is more effective in bringing about change than individuality.
(d) Social solidarity can be as oppressive as racism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ultimately came of the demands that interrupted the trial?

2. What was Angela Davis impression of race relations in London?

3. Whom did Angela Davis travel to Helsinki with?

4. Who called Angela Davis after she was arrested?

5. What did Angela Davis base her defense on, in part?

(see the answer key)

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