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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 form a hierarchy in society.
(c) To instill a sense of cultural pride.
(d) To identify people groups.

2. According to the author, upon what has America's progress been built?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Education.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Violence.

3. 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.

4. What realization did the author make about death in the sixth grade?
(a) Death is inevitable.
(b) Death can occur without warning.
(c) Death does not wait.
(d) Death chases after the living.

5. What has been the prevalent emotion in the author's life?
(a) Anger.
(b) Joy.
(c) Hope.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are racism and race linked?

2. What 1986 event helped solidify the author's view that violence is inevitable?

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

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

5. At what age does the author remember witnessing his first street fight?

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