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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 mother urge him to do when he was in trouble at school?
(a) Run.
(b) Draw.
(c) Write.
(d) Fight.

2. What sorts of toys was the author not allowed to have as a child?
(a) Those with white faces.
(b) Anything made by Disney.
(c) Anything that was non-educational.
(d) Those that used batteries.

3. How did the Internet affect the author's writing?
(a) He could find relevant research faster.
(b) His blog made him internationally famous.
(c) He spent far too much time on social media.
(d) He felt a sense of disembodiment.

4. From what does the author draw joy?
(a) Study.
(b) Speaking.
(c) Family.
(d) Hope for the future.

5. According to the author, what part of his body has suffered the most?
(a) His head.
(b) His feet.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, the purpose of the public school system is to:

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

3. Whose image does the author see while at a museum?

4. What is "The Mecca" that the author describes to his son?

5. How did the author's parent's respond to his questions about inequality in the world?

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