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

2. Coats quotes that sixty percent of all young black men who drop out of high school will:
(a) End up homeless.
(b) Die before the age of 25.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Go to jail.

3. Where is Howard University located?
(a) Atlanta, GA.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Baltimore, MD.
(d) Hampton, VA.

4. How did the author's father discipline him?
(a) In time-out.
(b) By slapping his face.
(c) With a belt.
(d) By taking his phone.

5. According to the author, what is the purpose of defining races of people?
(a) To identify people groups.
(b) To instill a sense of cultural pride.
(c) To form a hierarchy in society.
(d) To define culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What acclaimed history book did Chancellor William write?

2. What view does the author have of the afterlife?

3. Whose death reminded the author that his world and his son's were one and the same?

4. How does the author describe his experience in the Baltimore public schools?

5. According to the author, America believes itself to be:

(see the answer key)

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