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

2. What difference does the author see between his childhood and that of his son?
(a) His son is living in "The Dream."
(b) His son's friends are much wilder than his were.
(c) He had to learn to fight and survive in a more violent environment.
(d) He had more friends than his son does now.

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

4. What is "The Dream" that Coats refers to?
(a) Hope for the future.
(b) Principles set out by the Declaration of Independence.
(c) The ability of every person to achieve their personal goals.
(d) The misconception that all Americans, regardless of race, can achieve success.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work did the author's father do?

2. How did Queen Nzinga address the social insult of the Dutch ambassador?

3. How did the author and his friends illegally obtain alcohol when they were underage?

4. Where does the author begin his memoir?

5. What advantages has the author's son had growing up?

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