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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. What image does Anonymous Man project when he moves to the valley?
(a) A one-man army that did not need any homeboys.
(b) An image of someone who is at close ties with the police.
(c) A very wealthy gang member.
(d) An image of being a nobody.

2. What effect does his encounter with the police officers in 1942 have on Salas?
(a) A strong hatred for white police officers.
(b) He founded an organization whose sole aim is to keep track of the movements of the policemen in his community.
(c) A strong admiration for police officers.
(d) He maintained a community newspaper that printed only stories about policemen.

3. According to Mike Davis, what does the gang truce signify?
(a) That the youth of today are intelligent human beings who think about society.
(b) That there is still hope among the youth of today.
(c) That the youth of today value their parents very much.
(d) That there is a generation that refuses to commit suicide.

4. What is Jason Sanford's belief about him going out in the streets after the Rodney King verdict?
(a) That he might have been beaten terribly.
(b) That he might be stoned.
(c) That he would have been called in for questioning by the police.
(d) That he probably would not have been beaten because of how he looks.

5. What name does Angela King call her nephew, Rodney?
(a) Carl.
(b) Ben.
(c) Glen.
(d) Victor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen, Salas' son, handle his encounter with the policeman in which the policeman put a gun to his head?

2. Where does Salas' father's hatred of gringos stem from?

3. Particularly for Salas, when does he realize that gringos are his enemies?

4. What are "choke holds"?

5. What statement does Sergeant Charles Duke give about Officer Powell's use of his police baton?

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