All American Boys

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. How does Rashad end up in the hospital?

A)He resists arrest at a store.

B) He is wrongfully beaten by a police officer.

C) He steals a bag of chips from a woman.

D) He injures himself during ROTC training.

2. What does Quinn mean in Chapter 9 in saying he views his race like a “shield?”

A) He is able to avoid discrimination.

B) His skin color protects him from harm.

C) He can walk away from issues of race when people of color cannot.

D) His skin color allows him to participate in racial issues.

3. How is Rashad’s father (David) similar to Officer Guzzo?

A) David and Officer Guzzo were both in the military.

B) David and Officer Guzzo support their children’s interest in basketball.

C) David and Officer Guzzo were both discriminated against.

D) David and Officer Guzzo both reacted with racial biases when on the force.

4. What is the significance of the graffiti message “RASHAD IS ABSENT AGAIN TODAY”?

A) It reiterates that Rashad experienced police brutality.

B) It signifies Rashad’s attendance in school.

C) It implies that Rashad isn’t needed at school.

D) It demonstrates an increase in vandalism.

5. Why does Spoony send the video of Rashad’s assault to the news media?