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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. 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?
(a) David Duke.
(b) Ken O'dell.
(c) Chuck Howarth.
(d) Fred Wilkens.

2. How many bullets did Ron load into his gun before setting out to serve as David Duke's bodyguard?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

3. What was NOT a point Ron brought up to the chief while arguing against the chief's order to protect David Duke?
(a) Ron could run into somebody who could blow his cover.
(b) Chuck and Jim would be put into danger.
(c) Posse Comitatus were present and armed.
(d) Ron was frightened by David Duke.

4. What does Ron state as the symbolism of the Polaroid photograph?
(a) The foolishness of Chuck Howarth.
(b) A real embarrassment for David Duke.
(c) The inane nature of race.
(d) True hatred.

5. What type of group is the group known as People for the Betterment of People?
(a) A legal aid group.
(b) A political party.
(c) A white supremacist group.
(d) An anti-KKK group.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ken told Fred Wilkens that he had recruited how many prospective KKK members in the Colorado State Penitentiary?

2. How many pledges are present within the Personal Code of the KKK?

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

4. Ron states that "the internet's first hate site" (116) was what?

5. Which of the following is NOT an anti-KKK group Ron named as the ones "gathering a counterstorm" (97) in response to David Duke's upcoming visit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the theme of absurdity enter the narrative during the scene of the anti-KKK rally in Colorado Springs?

3. What reasons did the chief of police state when responding to Ron's concerns about working for David Duke?

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

5. 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.

6. How do the members of Posse Comitatus act toward David Duke?

7. What does Ken tell the media about the Klan's intentions when he is given a chance to speak at the anti-KKK protest in Colorado Springs?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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