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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 237 - 309).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can trauma be inherited, according to Menakem?
(a) Through church teachings.
(b) Through the trees.
(c) Through genes.
(d) Through food.

2. In which book does Ta-Nahisi Coates discuss the long-standing destruction of the Black body in America?
(a) Finally Here.
(b) Wander and Wonder.
(c) Between the World and Me.
(d) The History of Malcolm X.

3. What does Menakem often tell people about resilience?
(a) It is not easy to learn.
(b) It is an attribute.
(c) It is a flow.
(d) It is very easy to learn.

4. What kind of energy might a person feel in the early stages of healing?
(a) Intrusive.
(b) Implicit.
(c) Protective.
(d) Settling.

5. When has Menakem usually gotten most upset with his son Tezara?
(a) When his son does not do well in school.
(b) When his son has been disrespectful to his parents.
(c) When his son has minimized racism.
(d) When his son has put himself in danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shot Philando Castile?

2. What do all adults need to learn how to do, according to Menakem?

3. Where does white-body supremacy live, according to Menakem?

4. What are few skills more essential than in Chapter 11, according to Menakem?

5. What does Bomani Jones's quote beginning Chapter 6 say?

(see the answer key)

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