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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gunnar reads what is his favorite kind of book?
(a) Books about black activists.
(b) Books about World War II aviation.
(c) Fantasy and science fiction.
(d) Books about politics.

2. What happens to Gunnar and his sisters daily with the other children?
(a) They and the other children are chased out of stores everyday.
(b) They are beaten every day.
(c) They play with the others every day.
(d) Gunnar and his sisters beat up the other children everyday.

3. What is the racial mix of Gunnar's school?
(a) Mostly Hispanic.
(b) Mostly white.
(c) Mostly black.
(d) About 80% black and white and 20% Hispanic.

4. What was Euripides Kaufman's position in life?
(a) He owned a farm in Pennsylvania.
(b) He was a Baptist minister.
(c) The servant in a New York mansion.
(d) A slave in Boston.

5. What does Gunnar enjoy at Nick's house?
(a) Listening to rap music.
(b) Painting wild, colorful wall murals.
(c) Studying the history of Africa.
(d) Watching roller derby with Nick's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the audience shocked by Gunnar's speech?

2. Why can Gunnar walk the neighborhood without fear?

3. How do some of the children feel about the health exams?

4. What did Gunnar learn in Santa Monica that seems to anger kids where he now lives?

5. What does Gunnar realize when the other students arrive in his first period class?

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