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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War Zone, The Unheard | The War Zone, Washington.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statement does Judith Tur make about white people and their anger?
(a) They are getting so angry that they are moving back fifty years in their attitudes towards race instead of moving forward.
(b) They were never angry about races.
(c) Their anger is healthy and should be given its proper attention.
(d) She says that their anger is a sign of progress, which will help them cope with race differences.

2. Who does Maxine Waters call to complain about many things that are being neglected and need attention?
(a) The President, the governor, and other persons of authority.
(b) The local radio station.
(c) Rodney King's aunt.
(d) Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie.

3. What statement does Garcetti make about the credibility of police officers?
(a) The beatings featured in the news has even intensified the police's credibility.
(b) He says that he would rather consult a crystal ball than listen to a police officer.
(c) The current environment of fear has made the credibility of the police somewhat more questionable.
(d) The environment of fear created by the acts of the police have raised the credibility of the force.

4. What is Chris Oh's occupation?
(a) A cashier.
(b) A translator.
(c) A registered nurse.
(d) A medical student.

5. There was once a demonstration of 850 people, including Spanish and white people. What is the event that precedes the demonstration?
(a) Tiny's funeral.
(b) The general assembly of the police in the area.
(c) Allison's speech.
(d) The general assembly of the Mothers ROC.

Short Answer Questions

1. What report does Maxine Waters refer to that discusses the ills of society, among others?

2. What issues does Maxine Waters confront the President about?

3. What effect does being a policeman have inside a courtroom?

4. How does Maxine Waters force her ideas onto lawmakers?

5. According to Theresa Allison, what event prompts her to start the Mothers Reclaiming Our Children (Mothers ROC) group?

(see the answer key)

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