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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 – 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, the narrator says that "history isn't the paper it's printed on" (144). What does he assert history is instead?
(a) A people.
(b) A dream.
(c) Time's passing.
(d) Memory.

2. Whose theory of cognitive development is cited in Chapter 1?
(a) Robert Forster.
(b) James White.
(c) Jean Genet.
(d) Jean Piaget.

3. What is King Cuz's real name?
(a) Jean Piaget.
(b) Andy Watkins.
(c) Curtis Baxter.
(d) Carl Williams.

4. Why did the narrator claim poor people were the best drivers?
(a) Because they are hiding from the law.
(b) Because they are talking on phones.
(c) Because they cannot afford insurance.
(d) Because they drive stolen cars.

5. How large does the narrator say Los Angeles County is?
(a) 3,573 square miles.
(b) 6,434 square miles.
(c) 2,345 square miles.
(d) 4,084 square miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What single phrase comprises Chapter 2?

2. What does the narrator say his father was in Chapter 1?

3. What Californian fast food chain does the narrator describe newcomers being fascinated with in Chapter 9?

4. What is the name of the social psychology bible that the narrator's father took with him to talk down folks in his town?

5. The narrator states in the Prologue, "This may be hard to believe, coming from a black man, but I've never" what (3)?

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