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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what organization had Ron's FBI contact worked before he became a part of the FBI?
(a) The CIA.
(b) The postal service.
(c) A local police department.
(d) The IRS.

2. Ron's membership in the Klan could not become final until he took what action?
(a) Killed a man.
(b) Attended a cross burning ceremony.
(c) Paid the membership fee.
(d) Attended the nationalization ceremony.

3. Ron's mother-in-law graduated from what college?
(a) Alabama State University.
(b) Harvard College.
(c) Brown University.
(d) Arizona State University.

4. Ron's contact in the FBI held what title?
(a) Surveillance specialist.
(b) Resident Agent-in-Charge.
(c) Linguist.
(d) Profiler.

5. What is another name for the Nationalist Socialist movement?
(a) The Unite the Right organization.
(b) The Nazi Party.
(c) The KKK.
(d) The Posse Comitatus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ron states that the backlash against what art form by the American white population had been driven by racist views?

2. While the other men were thanking Ron for the police department's protection during David Duke's visit, who is the only one to stand by and silently glare at Ron instead?

3. Which leader of Posse Comitatus was present at the meeting welcoming David Duke to Colorado Springs?

4. Ron tells the reader that assault on a police officer was worth about how long in prison?

5. What favor did someone ask of Ken at the Acacia Park rally?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does the author include an allusion to Dennis the Menace within his description of the KKK's activities?

2. How is the theme of violence depicted within David Duke's comments to Ron about the black security officer?

3. Discuss the points brought up by Ron in his attempt to convince the chief of police to change his mind about Ron's involvement with David Duke.

4. How does the scene between the black man and his five-year-old son also connect with the book's themes of courage and changing times in America?

5. What is symbolized by the Klan's secret handshake?

6. What is the difference between Officer Ed's assigned duties at the Acacia Park rally and his actual actions?

7. What was the status of the KKK in 1923 Colorado and how does Ron find out this information?

8. How does the theme of duality emerge within Ron's observations of David Duke?

9. What history of David Duke's life does Ron present to the reader and for what purpose?

10. What is David Duke's reply when Ron asks him if anything about Duke's visit to Colorado Springs had been surprising?

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