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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War Zone, That's Another Story | The War Zone, Godzilla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Big Al, what could Denny have been trying to do by driving his truck down a residential street?
(a) He was looking for someone to beat.
(b) Intimidating the neighborhood.
(c) Showing off his truck.
(d) Making friends with his neighbors.

2. According to Cornel West, why do gunfighters become heroes?
(a) Because gunfighters usually have high moral standards.
(b) Because of the number of people they have killed.
(c) Because of their experience in fighting.
(d) Because of their guns, and being a gunfighter is equated to being tough.

3. Why does Josie Morales' husband want to go inside and stop watching?
(a) He was afraid that Rodney King might call to them for help.
(b) He was afraid that they will be asked to testify in the trial.
(c) He was afraid that they might be seen and be involved.
(d) He was afraid to watch because he grew up in Mexico where police abuse is prevalent.

4. How much does Michael Zinzun get from the trial in which the city is ordered to pay him?
(a) $12 million.
(b) $3 million.
(c) $2.1 million.
(d) $1.2 million.

5. What happens to Chung Lee and to his family the day the Rodney King verdicts are announced?
(a) They were forced to give up their money for the people who were rioting outside their store.
(b) They had to wait in line for food rations.
(c) They were mobbed by the angry supporters of Rodney King.
(d) Their store was completely looted and later burned.

Short Answer Questions

1. There was once a demonstration of 850 people, including Spanish and white people. What is the event that precedes the demonstration?

2. How does Richard Kim describe the looting?

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

4. What statement does Judith Tur make about white people and their anger?

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

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