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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. In Chapter 5, the author writes, "You give yourself back until nothing's left but the dissolving blues of" what?

2. Where was Trayvon Martin killed?

3. What does the author claim "the destination" is in Chapter 5?

4. What does the man point out about his wife when he shows the author a picture of her in Chapter 5?

5. What word in Chapter 5 means to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say regarding questions and answers in Chapter 6?

2. How does the author describe the effects of Hurricane Katrina in Chapter 6?

3. How is the theme of being forgotten explored in Chapter 6?

4. What assertions does the author make regarding the James Craig Anderson incident in Chapter 6?

5. What color is explored in Chapter 5? What does this color represent for the author?

6. How is the theme of the pain of prejudice explored in Chapter 6?

7. What is the author referring to when she writes "I was creating a life study of a monumental first person, a Brahmin first person"?

8. How does the author describe the past in Chapter 5?

9. How are "words" presented in Chapter 5?

10. What are some examples of imagery (simile, metaphor, etc.) in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the experiences of Serena Williams described in the text. What were the obstacles that Serena Williams faced? How did Serena Williams cope with those obstacles? Why does the author use Serena Williams as an example in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the events surrounding the Jena Six case. What was the verdict for the Jena Six and why did it cause outrage? What crime was committed? What is the outcome for the Jena Six today?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Don Imus and the controversy described in Chapter 3. Whom did Imus make racist slurs against? What were the repercussions of Imus's comments? How did Imus's comments influence racial tensions in the country?

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