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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dream (pages 108-132).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author's parents teach him about religion?
(a) They were devout Muslims.
(b) They were devout Baptists.
(c) He should find his own spiritual path.
(d) They rejected all religions.

2. To where did the mother of the author's son travel when she turned 30?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. As a child, what baffled the author about the nonviolent protests of the civil rights moment?
(a) He had been raised in a violent society.
(b) He felt the police should have helped more.
(c) Violence is illegal.
(d) Kids should not see violent television.

4. How did Queen Nzinga address the social insult of the Dutch ambassador?
(a) She stabbed the ambassador.
(b) She sat on the ambassador's knee.
(c) She stood on the table.
(d) She ordered one of her advisers to become a human chair.

5. According to the author, who controls the streets of Baltimore?
(a) The students.
(b) The parents.
(c) The crews.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "one-drop" rule?

2. How does the author describe the love of white families for their children?

3. What did the author find unique about Howard University?

4. According to the author, navigating the streets of Baltimore is like a:

5. What excuse did the man on page 112 give for shooting the boy in the car?

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