Chapter 5 How Free People Think Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the main theme of the passage?
A. The struggle to find a job after graduation
B. The challenges of being a first-generation college student in an elite institution
C. The benefits of starting a catering service
D. The history of Harvard University
B. The challenges of being a first-generation college student in an elite institution
Why did the narrator feel uncomfortable at Harvard?
A. The campus was too large and confusing.
B. The professors were unhelpful.
C. The culture placed heavy emphasis on perceived intelligence.
D. There were no other students from the University of Cincinnati
C. The culture placed heavy emphasis on perceived intelligence.
What honor was the narrator selected for at graduation?
A. Valedictorian of the class
B. Guest speaker at commencement
C. Flag bearer for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
D. Head of the alumni association
C. Flag bearer for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
What was the narrator doing the day before commencement?
A. Rehearsing their graduation speech
B. Attending a graduation party
C. Helping a professor move
D. Catering a brunch for faculty and administrators
D. Catering a brunch for faculty and administrators
How did the narrator and April support themselves financially during graduate school?
A. By teaching undergraduate classes
B. Through a campus job in the library
C. By starting a small catering service
D. With help from their families
C. By starting a small catering service
What emotion does the narrator most likely feel toward their time at Harvard?
A. Regret
B. Indifference
C. Resentment
D. Mixed pride and difficulty
D. Mixed pride and difficulty
Which of the following best describes the narrator’s father?
A. A highly educated man who valued university traditions
B. A working-class role model who left school early to help his family
C. A university professor who taught psychology
D. A businessman who discouraged academic pursuits
B. A working-class role model who left school early to help his family
What special honor had the author received for commencement?
A. Delivering the keynote address
B. Singing the national anthem
C. Carrying the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences flag
D. Organizing the commencement procession
C. Carrying the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences flag
Why was the author not focused on commencement the day before the ceremony?
A. She was traveling out of town
B. She had a job interview
C. She was helping cook for a brunch and catering event
D. She was studying for final exams
C. She was helping cook for a brunch and catering event
What kind of food did the author and April’s catering service prepare?
A. Italian cuisine
B. Authentic soul food
C. French gourmet dishes
D. Asian fusion meals
B. Authentic soul food
Why did the police officer initially stop the author’s car?
A. For running a red light
B. For expired license plates
C. He never clearly explained the reason
D. For a broken taillight
C. He never clearly explained the reason
What made the registration situation with the car complicated?
A. The car had recently been stolen
B. The registration was in the author’s mother’s name and recently updated
C. The car had been borrowed from a friend
D. The author didn’t have her license on her
B. The registration was in the author’s mother’s name and recently updated
What kind of questions did the officer ask that the author found invasive?
A. Questions about driving history
B. Technical questions about the vehicle
C. Personal questions about her mother (birth year, Social Security number)
D. Questions about catering business licenses
C. Personal questions about her mother (birth year, Social Security number)
How did the author describe her emotional state at the end of the passage?
A. Angry and confrontational
B. Calm and understanding
C. Exhausted and bewildered
D. Indifferent and distracted
C. Exhausted and bewildered
What was the author’s reaction after being handcuffed and placed in the police car?
A. She stayed silent
B. She pleaded for her release
C. She began yelling and said she would file a complaint
D. She tried to escape
C. She began yelling and said she would file a complaint
How were the author and her friend April treated after the arrest?
A. They were let go with a warning
B. They were separated and handcuffed to a wall
C. They were released after questioning
D. They were taken home by another officer
B. They were separated and handcuffed to a wall
What is the broader issue discussed at the end of the passage?
A. The failure of law schools to teach rights properly
B. Rising crime in urban areas
C. Racial disparities in traffic stops and law enforcement practices
D. The need for better driver education programs
C. Racial disparities in traffic stops and law enforcement practices
According to the meta-analysis cited, who is more likely to be searched during a traffic stop?
A. White drivers
B. Female drivers
C. Teen drivers
D. Black drivers
D. Black drivers
