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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Remembering Lest We Forget (pages 5 - 21).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was Tamir Rice when he was shot?
(a) Six.
(b) 12.
(c) Two.
(d) 21.

3. According to the author, how does racism affect the body?
(a) Violence eventually damages the body.
(b) The soul is made weak.
(c) Metal distress creates mental discord.
(d) Stress causes early aging.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What essential question does the author pose in his memoir?

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

3. Who said, "Either I can beat him, or the police"?

4. Where does the author begin his memoir?

5. Why did the author refrain from comforting his son when Michael Brown's killers were set free?

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