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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. Who said, "Either I can beat him, or the police"?
(a) The author.
(b) The author's father.
(c) The author's grandmother.
(d) The author's mother.

2. 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) The interview was cut short.
(c) He was insulted by a caller to the radio station.
(d) No one would comment on his new book.

3. According to the author, there is no difference between his son and which murdered 17-year-old?
(a) Malcom X.
(b) Jordan Davis.
(c) Trayvon Martin.
(d) Prince Jones.

4. What is the "one-drop" rule?
(a) Having one black parent (or ancestor) makes a person black.
(b) One drop of violence ruins a peaceful gathering.
(c) Having one white parent (or ancestor) entitles a person to be white.
(d) One drop of liquor makes an alcoholic.

5. How did the author's parent's respond to his questions about inequality in the world?
(a) They sent him out on the street.
(b) They referred him to books.
(c) They read passages from the bible.
(d) They told him stories of their youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which writer inspired the author as a young man?

2. Who is the Tolstoy of the Zulus, according to Coats?

3. Why did the author feel it was unnecessary to forgive the man who killed Prince Jones?

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

5. Where was the memorial service for Prince Jones held?

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