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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. Ron tells the reader that assault on a police officer was worth about how long in prison?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. In what year was the name of a U.S. city's airport named after a notorious Klansman?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1944.

3. Jim Crow laws kept what system in place within America?
(a) Segregation.
(b) Welfare.
(c) Paper terrorism.
(d) The gap between the rich and the poor.

4. The man who took over the position left vacant in the KKK by David Duke was later arrested for attempting to overthrow the government of what country?
(a) Dominica.
(b) Peru.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Chile.

5. How many KKK members attended the march organized by People for the Betterment of People?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 35.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was David Duke's middle name?

2. On what date in 1979 did David Duke finally visit Colorado Springs?

3. What is NOT a relative success named by Ron within the event of David Duke's visit to Colorado Springs?

4. What is the title of the movie revolving around the case of the three civil rights activists that were murdered by the KKK in 1964?

5. Ron's mother-in-law earned a master's degree in what subject?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What role does Ron play in the protest march held by the anti-KKK group in Colorado Springs?

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

5. Which organizations are represented at the anti-KKK rally at Acacia Park?

6. How does Ron use the story of the three missing civil rights workers in Mississippi to demonstrate how difficult it can be to fight against the KKK?

7. When Ron would hear from Ken that a cross burning was in the works, what actions did he take?

8. How does Ron enlist the help of other governmental organizations to aid in his own investigation?

9. For what reason was Ron summoned to the office of the chief of police on the day of David Duke's visit to Colorado Springs?

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

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