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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 did the author react to his son being pushed off the escalator?
(a) He picked up his son and left silently.
(b) He spoke sharply to the woman who pushed his son.
(c) He shoved the woman who pushed his son.
(d) He hit the woman who pushed his son.

2. What unique point does the author make about black Americans in France?
(a) They were never slaves in France, but they were still black.
(b) They are seen as wealthy capitalists.
(c) They are seen as equals by all people.
(d) They are disliked by everyone for being American, not black.

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

4. What concern does the author have about the lessons he is trying to teach his son?
(a) That his son will be embarrassed by him.
(b) That others will tell his son it is an unnecessary part of the past.
(c) That his son will grow bitter and cynical.
(d) That others will make fun of his son.

5. How did the man who was evicted from his home react to the presence of the police?
(a) He began to cry.
(b) He ran away.
(c) He was afraid.
(d) He became angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, some black people justify the destruction of black bodies for the sake of:

2. What question does the author pose about assaulting an officer of the law?

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

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

5. What is the "one-drop" rule?

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