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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Growing Up Black (pages 21-47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are racism and race linked?
(a) They are not linked.
(b) Categorizing people groups inevitably causes a power struggle.
(c) They are both unfair.
(d) People don't like what they don't understand.

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

3. What type of work did the author's father do?
(a) Research librarian at Howard University.
(b) Custodian for Baltimore public schools.
(c) Freelance writer and journalist.
(d) Police officer for Baltimore City.

4. According to the author, the purpose of the public school system is to:
(a) Create conformity.
(b) Provide a safe haven.
(c) Point to the road of success.
(d) Inspire minds.

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

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, navigating the streets of Baltimore is like a:

3. How did the author's father discipline him?

4. According to the author, what is the purpose of defining races of people?

5. What difference does the author see between his childhood and that of his son?

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