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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War Zone, A Weird Common Thread in Our Lives | The War Zone, A Badge of Courage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the day of the verdict, how many versions does Tom Bradley prepare for his statement to the press?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

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

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

4. Which particular incident after the trial makes the anonymous juror from Simi Valley most upset?
(a) Receiving a death threat from the family members of Rodney King.
(b) Receiving a letter from the Ku Klux Klan pledging support and inviting him to join the organization.
(c) Receiving a phone call from Angela King asking how he can sleep at night.
(d) Receiving a letter from one angry follower of the case, asking if he knew that people were dying and burning buildings in South LA because of him.

5. How does Richard Kim describe the looting?
(a) Tthere was nothing like it.
(b) It was like going into a war.
(c) It was like witnessing a kangaroo give birth.
(d) It was like being deaf and blind for a few minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is shot during the looting of Richard Kim's appliance store?

2. What effect does his encounter with the police officers in 1942 have on Salas?

3. Who is Chung Lee?

4. What incident does Big Al describe in which he realizes that the conditions in which he lives are so dangerous that everyone must be qualified to carry firearms?

5. What are "choke holds"?

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