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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took over the position of Grand Wizard of the Knights of the KKK after David Duke's departure?

2. What words did Ken use to describe the event of a cross burning to Ron?

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

4. What was the final bit of business performed by David Duke during his visit to Colorado Springs?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What does the removal of two Klansmen from their NORAD positions symbolize?

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

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

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

9. Which two hate organizations were trying to join forces during the course of Ron's investigation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within Ron Stallworth's memoir Black Klansman.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Stallworth's decision to include humor within the text of his memoir Black Klansman. What purpose did the author have in mind when including these instances of humor and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the roles of Officer Ed, David Duke, and Jimmy within the body of Ron Stallworth's memoir Black Klansman. How does the author use each person’s role in order to highlight themes depicted within the overall narrative?

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