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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Armored Against Fear (pages 135-152).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, navigating the streets of Baltimore is like a:
(a) Series of trick questions.
(b) Playground.
(c) Battlefield.
(d) Warzone.

2. Who is the Tolstoy of the Zulus, according to Coats?
(a) Nzinga.
(b) Medici.
(c) Tolstoy.
(d) Wiley.

3. The author believes that when the body is shattered, what happens?
(a) Everything is shattered.
(b) God takes over.
(c) The spirit lives on.
(d) The soul finds rest.

4. What did the author find unique about Howard University?
(a) The professors spent time outside with the students.
(b) All the students were black, but distinctly unique in culture.
(c) Everyone was treated as an equal, regardless of race.
(d) All the students were wealthy, regardless of race.

5. How does the author describe Dr. Jones' eyes?
(a) As having iron.
(b) As being tired of life.
(c) As black as coal.
(d) As being weak with grief.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what ancient culture does Dr. Jones compare America?

3. How did the author feel when he strolled his young son through a traditionally white neighborhood?

4. Which writer inspired the author as a young man?

5. What field did the author pursue after he left Howard University?

(see the answer key)

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