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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bill Bradley's position?
(a) Republican Senator from New Jersey.
(b) Democratic Congressman from New Jersey.
(c) Republican Congressman from New Jersey.
(d) Democratic Senator from New Jersey.

2. What is the wrong perception about Daryl Gates' whereabouts when the disturbances begin?
(a) He was in a meeting with other policemen when in fact he was at home.
(b) He was in church when in fact he was at home.
(c) He was reading a story to preschoolers when in fact he was at home.
(d) He was at a fundraiser when in fact he was in a meeting about Proposition F.

3. What particular case is Bill Bradley upset about?
(a) A lawyer punched an intern and the intern just kept quiet.
(b) A friend from a big LA law firm was molested and the law firm did not complain.
(c) An intern punched a partner in the face and nothing was reported.
(d) A law firm was sued by the LA police officers.

4. According to Twilight Bey, what does "light" in the word "twilight" symbolize?
(a) The afterlife.
(b) The cranes flying at dusk.
(c) The shadow he makes at daytime.
(d) Knowledge and wisdom in the Koran and Holy Bible.

5. According to Betye Saar, how do some people view magic?
(a) Magic is always well-accepted.
(b) It is the work of Satan.
(c) It is considered an entertainment.
(d) Saar did not say anything about the sky that night.

6. Who is Harland W. Braun defending in the Rodney King trial?
(a) Lance Parker.
(b) Chris Oh.
(c) Theodore Briseno.
(d) Reginald Denny.

7. How much does the membership at the Beverly Hills Gun Club increase after the riots?
(a) Twenty percent.
(b) Fifty percent.
(c) Thirty percent.
(d) Forty percent.

8. How does Mrs. Young-coon Han describe America before the riots?
(a) "A nightmare".
(b) "The best".
(c) "The worst".
(d) "A dream come true".

9. What statement does Bill Bradley make about race relations in the US?
(a) It is the government's responsibility to improve race relations in the US.
(b) There is no improvement that should be done in the race relations in the US.
(c) The race relations in the US are in its most ideal state.
(d) Everyone has a responsibility to try to improve race relations in the US.

10. Which organization does Gladis Sibrian work for?
(a) Lutheran National Liberation Front, Africa.
(b) Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front, USA.
(c) Jackson National Liberation Front, Hawaii.
(d) Panamanian National Liberation Front, Panama.

11. When Dean Gilmour is starting his investigation, how many deaths does he think there are?
(a) 14.
(b) 60.
(c) 38.
(d) 51.

12. What is Otis Chandler's occupation?
(a) Manager of the Times Mirror Company.
(b) Manager of the Times Book Company.
(c) Director of the Times Book Company.
(d) Director of the Times Mirror Company.

13. What statement does Paul Parker make about the LAPD's efforts to find and arrest the people responsible for Reginald Denny's beating?
(a) The efforts were mostly a public relations program prompted by certain criticisms.
(b) It shouldn't have been done in the first place.
(c) It would have been done better if the FBI was involved.
(d) It was inefficient since not enough violence was employed.

14. How does Hami Bhabha describe the "twilight"?
(a) A moment of serenity.
(b) A moment of total zen.
(c) An in-between moment of ambivalence.
(d) A moment of total chaos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people tell Gladis Sibrian while she is growing up?

2. What does twilight force us to be aware of?

3. What kind of tax is Otis Chandler proposing to help raise the money for the community?

4. According to Peter Sellars, what is the one thing that his father cares about?

5. What question does Braun pose in relation to the Rodney King trial?

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