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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which organization does Gladis Sibrian work for?
2. What statement does Hami Bhabha make about twilight?
3. According to Twilight Bey, what does "light" in the word "twilight" symbolize?
4. How does Twilight Bey describe himself?
5. What complaint does Reverend Tom Choi hear about Koreans, Americans, and blacks?
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
A young female student from the University of California describes her ordeal at the time the riots broke. She describes how fearful she was for her safety and ironically, she discussed how fearful she was for her father's car. What can be deduced about this young student's personality based on the thoughts that are running through her head? Paint a profile of this young student and her position on racism. Specify which instances and statements illustrate her personality.
Essay Topic 3
"Choke holds" was a topic that was discussed in the story. One of the theories offered that cases against police officers would increase because of choke holds being eliminated, which would then result in uncontrolled violence among police officers. Is this theory valid? Does it say, then, that the police cannot determine for themselves what is acceptable and what is considered abusive? Are choke holds a limitation, or an opportunity/justification for violence?
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