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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement best describes Twilight Bey's feelings?

2. What particular case is Bill Bradley upset about?

3. What issues does Maxine Waters confront the President about?

4. Which African-American character does Mrs. Young-soon Han respect?

5. How does Mrs. Young-coon Han describe America before the riots?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Koreans were prominently featured in the Rodney King story. What relevance do Koreans have that the other races in the neighborhood do not have? Is there something particular about them that is not present in the other races? Do Koreans play an important role in the Rodney King story, which prompted the author to feature them more than any other race?

Essay Topic 2

In the story, people have differing views on how to cope with violence and police abuse. Some spouses counter violence, while some turn towards a certain advocacy or cause. Is a certain methodology employed by a specific group or sector? For the student, which group or sector coped better, and using what method? What is the definition of "better"?

Essay Topic 3

Elvira Evers has a very interesting story about how her baby came to be born. How does the book paint Elvira Evers based on the descriptions and the situations cited? Is she religious, bitter, or brave? What can be deduced of Elvira Evers' personality based on the book?

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