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

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

3. At what age does the author remember witnessing his first street fight?
(a) Ten.
(b) 12.
(c) Five.
(d) 18.

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

5. What did the author learn from television as a young boy?
(a) There is hope for his escape.
(b) The world is a terrifying place.
(c) There are children in other neighborhoods who do not live in fear.
(d) All children live in fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe Malcolm X?

2. Where does the author begin his memoir?

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

4. Where is Howard University located?

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

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