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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3 – 36; [Darren pictured shattering…], The Spread (Adam).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Adam when he had his picture taken with Bob Dole?
(a) 15.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

2. What is the spread in debate?
(a) A technique for scoring points by speaking at high speeds.
(b) A technique for refuting opponents’ arguments through inference.
(c) A technique for misleading opponents’ arguments.
(d) A technique for picking apart opponents’ arguments.

3. Whose voice is asking the reader to explain what led to the picture of Adam with Bob Dole?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A student.
(c) A therapist.
(d) A parent.

4. What distinguishes Kenneth Erwood in Topeka?
(a) He is an outspoken anti-war protestor.
(b) He is openly gay.
(c) He is a MacArthur Genius grant winner.
(d) He is black.

5. How long does the narrator say it will take Adam to see the connection between Amber’s story and her actions?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) An hour.
(c) A month.
(d) 20 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adam say spreads Americans?

2. What story does Amber tell Adam, when he finds her?

3. What is Adam’s relationship with Joanna?

4. What does the narrator say is the result of the spread?

5. What was Dr. Erwood’s specialty at the Topeka Foundation?

(see the answer key)

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