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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dream (pages 108-132).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the author's son at the time the memoir is written?
(a) Two.
(b) 21.
(c) 15.
(d) Six.

2. Which writer inspired the author as a young man?
(a) Maya Angelou.
(b) James Baldwin.
(c) Malcolm X.
(d) Alex Haley.

3. Why does the author believe Prince Jones was willing to die?
(a) For the cause of black power.
(b) In order to protect his family.
(c) For the greater good of man.
(d) Because he believed in God.

4. What question does the author pose about assaulting an officer of the law?
(a) Should assaulting an officer be a capital offense?
(b) When violence begets violence, when does the circle end?
(c) Should assault be grounds for a broken body?
(d) Should offenders of assault be punished or rehabilitated?

5. To whom is the memoir addressed?
(a) The author's son.
(b) All Americans.
(c) White Americans.
(d) Black Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author find unique about Howard University?

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

3. According to the author, how does racism affect the body?

4. According to the author, slavery transfigured black bodies into:

5. According to the author, who controls the streets of Baltimore?

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