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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does it take for everyone to forget about the commission and the commitments people have made?

2. What is Elaine Brown's former occupation?

3. Where do Paula Weinstein and her husband Mark call a press conference on the day the verdict comes down?

4. What is the young female student from the University of Southern California afraid of?

5. What report does Maxine Waters refer to that discusses the ills of society, among others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize the story of Rodney King: his experiences, his trials, the verdict. What events lead to the eventual big milestone that affects a lot of people? Describe the effects his trial had on his family and on the nation.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Are Maxine Waters' efforts productive and effective? Is there any significant change that can be attributed to her doings? Would there have been a more effective, efficient way for her to pursue the same principles? Is there anything she did wrong, and what are the best practices that can be cited from her advocacy?

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