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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Down At The Cross: Letter from a Region of My Mind" – Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what war does the author describe many of his friends enlisting in the service to fight in the beginning of "Down at the Cross"?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Korean War.

2. Who founded the Nation of Islam?
(a) Malcolm X.
(b) Assata Shakur.
(c) James Whitney.
(d) Wallace D. Ford.

3. How does the author describe his father's life in "My Dungeon Shook"?
(a) Terrible.
(b) Impressive.
(c) Bombastic.
(d) Ambitious.

4. About how old does the author describe the female pastor as being when he met her in "Down at the Cross"?
(a) 55-60.
(b) 25-30.
(c) 45-50.
(d) 65-70.

5. When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
(a) January 1, 1863.
(b) January 1, 1862.
(c) January 1, 1865.
(d) January 1, 1864.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author conclude his letter in "My Dungeon Shook"?

2. W.E.B. Du Bois completed his graduate work at the University of Berlin and what U.S. college?

3. What word from "Down at the Cross" means something continuing without pause or interruption?

4. What color clothing does the author describe the women wearing at Elijah Muhammad's home in "Down at the Cross"?

5. Of the letter recipient's father, the author says in "My Dungeon Shook," "Let him laugh and I see" what?

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