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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the female student thinking of at the time of the riots?
(a) She was worried that one of her father's car might be hit by a bottle.
(b) She thinks that his father might have a driving accident.
(c) She is worried that he might not remember to turn off the lights in the car.
(d) She is scared that he might sell all his cars and leave town.

2. How many years does it take for everyone to forget about the commission and the commitments people have made?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. How does Betye Saar describe the look of the sky that night when the riots began?
(a) It hints of pleasant surprises to come.
(b) A limbo time.
(c) Like lightning but no rain.
(d) There is nothing unusual about the sky that night.

4. What statement does Bill Bradley make about corporations and institutions?
(a) Corporations and institutions are doing their social obligations to the people.
(b) He does not make any statements about corporations and institutions.
(c) Corporations and institutions should donate more towards charitable causes.
(d) The moral power of corporations and institutions has to be brought to bear when colored people are treated unjustly.

5. How does real estate agent Elaine Young come to be in the Beverly Hills Hotel on the day of the verdict?
(a) She met another real estate agent who wanted to hire her.
(b) Her date canceled and she did not want to be alone at home.
(c) She was just passing by and was pushed by the crowds.
(d) She saw a nice jewelry on display and decided to come in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Maxine Waters give her speech after Daryl Gates resigns from the LAPD?

2. According to Elaine Young, how long do people stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel?

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

4. What is Bill Bradley's position?

5. Where are the female student's parents during the riots?

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