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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, 1980-81, Facing Reality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Martin Luther King criticize Christian churches?
(a) Enjoying the riches of an unequal society.
(b) Promoting the status quo.
(c) Condemning homosexuals.
(d) Dragging their feet when it comes to social justice.

2. Where does White take his family in the summer of 1979 for vacation?
(a) British Columbia.
(b) Europe.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) The Bahamas.

3. What does Mel not know the origins of?
(a) His self hatred.
(b) His self confidence.
(c) His desire to excel above everyone else.
(d) His desire to know God.

4. How does Mel assist right-wing Christian leaders such as Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell?
(a) By helping them with their newsletters.
(b) By canvassing the gay communities.
(c) By doing a film showing the evils of homosexuality.
(d) Through writing for them.

5. How does White feel about marrying Lyla?
(a) Resigned.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Excited.
(d) Despondent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is beginning to bud in the late 1970s in the Christian community?

2. How does Mel describe himself in high school?

3. What college does Mel attend for his doctorate?

4. What does Mel say his murdered friend preferred to risk rather than share his feelings?

5. What does Mel say his relationship to his father is like when Mel is younger?

(see the answer key)

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