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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. Why did the author refrain from comforting his son when Michael Brown's killers were set free?
(a) His son locked the bedroom door.
(b) He was busy calling the news station.
(c) He feels he pain of grief is an important lesson.
(d) He was too sad to move off the couch,

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, when Lincoln spoke of the "government of the people," to whom was he addressing?

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

4. What has been the prevalent emotion in the author's life?

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

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