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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Can I Get a Witness?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corliss learn about Harlan Atwater from his interview in Radical Seattle Weekly?
(a) He has also written short stories.
(b) He claims to be sacred, traditional, and connected to his tribe.
(c) He is dying of cancer.
(d) He is blind.

2. What "dirty secret" does Richard reveal about Indian tribal leaders at the beginning of "Lawyer's League"?
(a) Many engage in extramarital affairs.
(b) Many are functionally illiterate.
(c) Many become alcoholics.
(d) Many embezzle tribal funds.

3. What happens when Bill tells Richard to "go home, son"?
(a) Richard punches Bill and breaks his nose.
(b) Richard throws water on Bill.
(c) Richard goes home.
(d) Richard cusses Bill out.

4. Why doesn't Corliss own her own computer?
(a) She's too poor to afford one.
(b) She doesn't like computers.
(c) She doesn't know how to use a computer.
(d) She doesn't need to use computers for her classes.

5. What kind of lawyer is Bill?
(a) A divorce lawyer.
(b) A public defender.
(c) A prosecutor.
(d) A tax attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe how the woman in "Can I Get a Witness?" feels about the people who died on September 11th?

2. Where did Richard grow up?

3. What does Corliss want to buy the white woman she encounters at the Student Union?

4. Which of the following statements does not describe the woman's life in "Can I Get a Witness?"

5. Which of the following does not describe the physical appearance of Corliss?

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