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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Betye's companion think about the verdict?
(a) He thought that an acquittal is a given.
(b) He thought that the verdict was unbelievable.
(c) He thought that an acquittal is a career suicide for the judge.
(d) He thought that there will be trouble because of the acquittal.

2. What statement best describes Bill Bradley's stand on the laws of the land?
(a) He does not acknowledge that the law treats different people in different ways.
(b) He acknowledges that the law treats different people in different ways.
(c) He does not like discussing the laws and people.
(d) He is outraged that someone should suggest differences in the treatment of people.

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

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

5. Where does Maxine Waters give her speech after Daryl Gates resigns from the LAPD?
(a) At the Polo Lounge.
(b) At the First African Methodist Episcopal Church.
(c) At the Beverly Center.
(d) At the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elaine Brown, where should people base their commitment if they want real change in society?

2. How does Maxine Waters force her ideas onto lawmakers?

3. How popular is Daryl Gates at the time of the riots?

4. How does Gladis Sibrian describe the riots?

5. How does Otis Chandler feel towards improving things around him?

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