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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Day in Folsom Prison.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cleaver say was missing from his life?
(a) Friends
(b) Excitement
(c) Exercise
(d) Women

2. What does Cleaver say the encounter with his lawyer has done to him?
(a) Driven him crazy
(b) Made him believe
(c) Renewed him
(d) Turned his life around

3. What made people feel pride about being associated with Watts?
(a) The Vietnam War
(b) The riots
(c) Kennedy's presidency
(d) The Nation of Islam

4. What did Cleaver pin up on the wall of his cell?
(a) A Muslim calender
(b) A picture of Jesus
(c) A pin-up girl
(d) A photograph of his mother

5. What is the only day that Cleaver does not work?
(a) Sunday
(b) Friday
(c) Monday
(d) Saturday

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the guard say Cleaver could have up on his cell wall?

2. Where was the woman sitting in the Eyes story?

3. What is the second Vignette called?

4. What does Cleaver sometimes do instead of his exercises?

5. Which of the following is an example of soul food?

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