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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: But What if I Hate Al Sharpton? - Chapter 17: Talking is Great but What Else Can I Do?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The CPE lists all but which of the following weapons in its definition of the use of force from police?
(a) Pepper spray.
(b) A truncheon.
(c) A gun.
(d) A tazer.

2. How many of Oluo's brothers did she have with her in the car when she got pulled over for speeding in 2015?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. The division director suggested that Oluo see a documentary film about what subject?
(a) Stereotypes.
(b) Court.
(c) Skin.
(d) Hair.

4. In what city was Tamir Rice shot by a policeman while holding a particular toy in the park?
(a) Salt Lake City.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Daytona.
(d) Sacramento.

5. Which hurricane had recently wreaked havoc within the United States when a particular celebrity publicly criticized President George W. Bush?
(a) Katrina.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Rita.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element does Oluo name as the only tool people of color often have when they are faced with police brutality?

2. What term does Oluo use when she describes the America many people were misled to believe was in existence?

3. With what emotion did Oluo's coworkers watch the situation after the division director asked Oluo a question at the meeting?

4. In what country is the bindi traditionally used for purposes other than a fashion statement?

5. How old was Oluo when she and her mother had their first serious discussion about race?

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