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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Rose By Any Other Name (pages 47-71).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "The Mecca" that the author describes to his son?
(a) His mother's collection of vintage vinyl.
(b) The culture of the student body at Howard University.
(c) His father's collection of books.
(d) His poetry notebook.

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

3. How did the author's father react when another boy stole something from the author?
(a) His father confronted the thief.
(b) His father called the police.
(c) His father confronted the thief's grandfather.
(d) His father beat him.

4. What acclaimed history book did Chancellor William write?
(a) Notes of a Native Son.
(b) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
(c) Destruction of Black Civilization.
(d) By Any Means Necessary.

5. What did the author's parents teach him about religion?
(a) He should find his own spiritual path.
(b) They were devout Muslims.
(c) They were devout Baptists.
(d) They rejected all religions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the author meet the mother of his son?

2. According to the author, navigating the streets of Baltimore is like a:

3. Which name symbolically means "The Struggle"?

4. How does the author describe the classroom?

5. According to the author, what is the purpose of defining races of people?

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