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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Betye Saar, how do some people view magic?

2. What statement do the police give as a reason for Lance's arrest?

3. What does Mrs. Young-soon Han realize after the riots?

4. Where are the female student's parents during the riots?

5. What statement does Bill Bradley make about the Rodney King beating?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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