Between the World and Me

What is Coates’ tone throughout the book?

• hopeful and uplifting

• reflective and cautionary

• detached and clinical

• angry and accusatory

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Which metaphor does Coates use to describe systemic racism in America?

• a flood that drowns everyone

• a machine that grinds people down

• a dream built on the backs of others

• a disease with no cure

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How does Coates explain the role of history in perpetuating inequality?

• It is selectively remembered and taught.

• It has no direct impact on the present.

• It is universally acknowledged as flawed.

• It is irrelevant to contemporary issues.

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How does Coates suggest individuals can resist white supremacy?

• by organizing political protests

• by educating themselves and others

• by acknowledging systemic injustices and rejecting “the Dream”

• by focusing on economic empowerment

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What does Coates say about the intersection of race and class in America?

• Class matters more than race.

• Race and class are deeply intertwined but race has a more profound impact.

• Class is irrelevant in discussions of race.

• The two operate independently.

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How does Coates address the notion of forgiveness in the context of systemic oppression?

• He advocates for unconditional forgiveness.

• He questions whether forgiveness is always warranted.

• He sees forgiveness as irrelevant to systemic change.

• He avoids discussing forgiveness entirely.

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How does Coates’ view of hope differ from traditional narratives of overcoming adversity?

• He sees hope as misleading unless grounded in action.

• He dismisses hope entirely.

• He believes hope is the only way forward.

• He equates hope with ignorance.

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What is the primary theme of 'Between the World and Me'?

• A) The American Dream

• B) Racial injustice and identity

• C) Economic inequality

• D) Globalization

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Which literary device is predominantly used by Coates in 'Between the World and Me'?

• A) Allegory

• B) Personification

• C) Metaphor

• D) Hyperbole

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How does Coates describe the experience of being black in America?

• A) As a journey of self-discovery

• B) As a constant struggle for survival

• C) As a celebration of cultural heritage

• D) As an opportunity for economic advancement

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