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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Here's A Nobody, Carmen | Here's A Nobody, Where the Water Is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Mothers ROC.
(c) Allison's speech.
(d) The general assembly of the police in the area.

2. How does Angela King describe their upbringing when it comes to the issue of racism?
(a) That they were forced to make friends only with the other races, and forbidden to mingle with blacks.
(b) That they were not raised in a racist way.
(c) That they were raised to only mingle with the blacks, and were forbidden to make friends with any other race.
(d) That they grew up thinking the other races were enemies.

3. According to Jason Sanford, who are "they"?
(a) "They" are the cops of Los Angeles.
(b) He says that "they" represent a combination of many things for him.
(c) "They" are the Mexicans, Chinese and blacks that populate his neighborhood.
(d) He does not give an explanation as to who "they" are.

4. What is the vision in the early 1960s, according to Mike Davis?
(a) Black kids should be given twice the challenges that white kids endure.
(b) Black kids should be given special treatment.
(c) Black kids should be separated from white kids.
(d) Black kids can be surfers, too.

5. What does Michael Zinzun do with his time?
(a) He devotes himself to organizing riots against policemen.
(b) He devotes himself to looking for ways to make the city pay the civilian.
(c) He devotes himself to looking for a cure for blindness.
(d) He devotes himself to fighting police abuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mike Davis describe the gang truce he has witnessed?

2. What comment does Jason Sanford usually get from the police about his looks?

3. What statement does Allison make about the police and their style when it comes to killings?

4. According to the Anonymous Man, what has changed between older and younger gang members?

5. According to Mike Davis, what does the gang truce signify?

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