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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Twilight Bey, what does "light" in the word "twilight" symbolize?

2. Why is Betye Saar surprised when they get to the restaurant?

3. How many SWAT teams are sent to arrest Lance Parker?

4. What particular word does Paula Weinstein use in her press release that is objected to by the entertainment industry people?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Has the book made any difference in society and in people's attitude towards the issues touched on by the book? What difference has it made? Is there a better way of presenting the stories other than what was employed in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Is Rodney King responsible for the events that happened to him? Or are the events something that would have happened to him, no matter how cautious, nondescript, and submissive he was? What could he have done differently to change the course of his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Big Al's point of view and where his opinions and beliefs are coming from. Is there validity in his opinions? He says that there is nothing new about the Rodney King beating. Is this a sign of bitterness or of acceptance? What stand does he have regarding the Rodney King trials?

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