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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Re-Enforcement (pages 75-88).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For whom was the author's son named?
(a) Samori Touré.
(b) Martin Luther King.
(c) Robert Hayden.
(d) Malcom X.

3. The author views the school systems and the streets as:
(a) Two warring nations.
(b) Opposite ends of a pole.
(c) The different universes.
(d) Arms of the same beast.

4. Why does the author feel the interview at the beginning of his memoir was a failure?
(a) The interviewer discussed hope for racial peace and equality.
(b) No one would comment on his new book.
(c) He was insulted by a caller to the radio station.
(d) The interview was cut short.

5. What does the author tell his son about responsibility?
(a) He is only responsible for himself.
(b) Responsibility comes with a price.
(c) He is responsible for his body and the bodies of others.
(d) He is responsible for his family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, some black people justify the destruction of black bodies for the sake of:

3. What sense does the author describe experiencing as he watched television as a child?

4. According to the author, when Lincoln spoke of the "government of the people," to whom was he addressing?

5. According to the author, who controls the streets of Baltimore?

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