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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. How does the author describe his experience in the Baltimore public schools?
(a) Enlightening.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Pointless.
(d) Safe.

2. What did the author's mother urge him to do when he was in trouble at school?
(a) Fight.
(b) Draw.
(c) Write.
(d) Run.

3. Why does the author believe Prince Jones was willing to die?
(a) In order to protect his family.
(b) For the cause of black power.
(c) For the greater good of man.
(d) Because he believed in God.

4. How did the author's father react when the author threatened his 9th grade teacher?
(a) His father confronted the teacher.
(b) His father beat him.
(c) His father called the police.
(d) His father confronted the principal.

5. According to the author, navigating the streets of Baltimore is like a:
(a) Battlefield.
(b) Warzone.
(c) Playground.
(d) Series of trick questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sorts of toys was the author not allowed to have as a child?

2. How did the author spend most of his time at The Mecca?

3. Where is Howard University located?

4. What unique point does the author make about black Americans in France?

5. What event did the author witness on September 11, 2001?

(see the answer key)

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